Senior Robotics Engineer – FANUC & KUKA Automation Leader

GABLETEK; Lake Orion (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GableTek is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer in Lake Orion, MI, to lead the development, commissioning, and launch of advanced robotic automation for automotive manufacturing. Strong FANUC and KUKA experience is essential, with ownership of projects from concept through production launch.

You will program, commission, optimize, and support systems across the project lifecycle, coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and superior performance.

Qualifications

• 7+ years programming and integrating industrial robotic systems.
• 5+ years commissioning robotic systems from blank controller through production launch.
• Automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading robotics projects and supporting large-scale automation launches.
• Strong customer communication and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Program, configure, commission, and optimize FANUC and KUKA robotic systems.
• Configure safety systems including FANUC DCS and KUKA SafeOperation.
• Set up robot I/O, fieldbus communications, and external axis integration.
• Commission and optimize robotic dispensing systems for adhesives, sealers, and paints.
• Integrate robot-mounted and floor-mounted vision systems.
• Develop and validate offline robot programs and simulations using FANUC RoboGuide and KUKA WorkVisual.
• Lead robotics projects from design through commissioning and customer acceptance.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment during startup and production support.

Skills

FANUC Robotics

KUKA Robotics

Robot programming

Commissioning

Robot troubleshooting

Lead projects

Customer communication

Robotics integration

Automation systems

BMW TMO standards

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Associate Degree acceptable

Tools

FANUC RoboGuide

KUKA WorkVisual

FANUC 3D Vision (3DV)

PhotoNeo vision

Job description

GableTek is seeking a Senior Robotics Engineer in Lake Orion, MI, to lead the development, commissioning, and launch of advanced robotic automation for automotive manufacturing. Strong FANUC and KUKA experience is essential, with ownership of projects from concept through production launch.

You will program, commission, optimize, and support systems across the project lifecycle, coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and superior performance.