Robotics Technician: Optimize & Troubleshoot Industrial Robots

the-pivot-group-careers; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Robotics Technician in Wyoming, MI to support maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in robotics or mechatronics, 2+ years with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB), and skills in reading schematics, debugging PLCs, and robot programming. Salary range $61,000–$93,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience with industrial robots (e.g., FANUC, KUKA, ABB) in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic schematics.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for robotic systems, PLCs, and automation.
• Experience with robot programming and teach pendant operation.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on robotic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of robotic systems.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and software issues in industrial robots.
• Install, program, and test new robotic equipment and peripheral devices.
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and document findings.
• Collaborate with engineers to optimize robot performance and improve manufacturing processes.
• Repair or replace defective components in robotic work cells.
• Maintain detailed records of repairs, maintenance, and system configurations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Robot programming

Maintenance

Documentation

PLCs troubleshooting

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree in Robotics/Mechatronics

Tools

FANUC

KUKA

ABB

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Cognex/Keyence vision systems

Python/C++ scripting

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking a Robotics Technician in Wyoming, MI to support maintenance, programming, and troubleshooting of robotic systems in a manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in robotics or mechatronics, 2+ years with industrial robots (FANUC, KUKA, ABB), and skills in reading schematics, debugging PLCs, and robot programming. Salary range $61,000–$93,000 depending on experience.