Robotics Engineering Technician

Actalent; South Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Overtime pay

Job summary

Actalent in Georgetown, KY seeks a Robot Programming Engineer to design and optimize automated paint shop robot programs, evaluate equipment, and ensure quality standards. The role is on-site with up to 50% travel and hands-on work with cutting-edge automation.

Candidates should have experience in programming, troubleshooting, and robotics, with PLC, AutoCAD/Catia, and familiarity with Kawasaki and FANUC robots. Travel, strong communication, and safety focus are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting, programming, and robotics.
• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Catia, and microcontrollers.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in a related field.
• Experience with Kawasaki and FANUC robots.
• Ability to multitask and manage time.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Program online robot sequences for Sealer, UBC, Dampening, Primer, Base, and Clear.
• Run trials and adjust parameters to optimize results.
• Review electrical drawings for new paint equipment installations.
• Develop countermeasures during setup and trials.
• Set up and calibrate new paint equipment for functionality and safety.
• Prepare and test equipment at vendor sites.
• Create handover documents and snapshots of robot processes.
• Support NAMC's new model Paint Seibi projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Skills

Robotics programming

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Multitask

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Catia

Microcontrollers

Kawasaki robots

FANUC robots

Job description

Job Title: Robot Programming Engineer Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Robot Programming Engineer to join our team and contribute to the advancement of automated robotic paint shop applications. You will be responsible for programming, evaluating, and setting up new paint equipment as well as ensuring quality standards are met. This role involves a significant amount of travel and hands-on work with cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform online robot programming for Sealer, UBC, Dampening, Primer, Base, and Clear.
• Run trials and adjust parameters to achieve optimal results.
• Evaluate quality drawings and ensure they meet standards.
• Review electrical drawings for new paint equipment installations.
• Develop equipment countermeasures during setup and trials.
• Set up and calibrate new paint equipment to ensure functionality and safety.
• Prepare and test new paint equipment at vendor sites.
• Create hand over documents and snapshots of robot processes for NAMC's.
• Support new model Paint Seibi projects in the U.S. and Canada.

Essential Skills

• Experience in troubleshooting, programming, and robotics.
• Proficiency in PLC programming.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Catia, and microcontrollers.
• Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with Kawasaki and FANUC robots.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creativity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with automated robotic paint shop applications.
• Familiarity with Omron, Mitsubishi, and Siemens systems.
• Experience in Digital Engineering.
• Additional related certifications.
• Bachelors degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

The role is fully on-site with up to 50% travel required. The work environment is dynamic, offering opportunities to work with advanced technologies and equipment. The company promotes a flexible work schedule and supports work-life balance. Employees enjoy benefits such as 10 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and compensated overtime. The team is committed to maintaining a stable and supportive environment, even during challenging economic times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Georgetown, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Georgetown, KY.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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