Two Fanuc Robot Programmers Needed for Ford GVOSS Project in Auburn Hills Michigan
Landing a robot programming contract at the heart of the automotive industry is the dream. Working with Ford’s Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards puts you among an elite group of automation professionals who understand manufacturing at the highest level.
Automate America just posted two immediate robot programmer positions in Auburn Hills, Michigan. This contract runs through April 30, 2026, and requires expertise in Fanuc robots, 3DV vision systems, and Ford GVOSS standards. The pay structure is competitive: $48 per hour base rate, $62.40 overtime, and $76.80 for Sundays and holidays.
These aren’t ordinary robot programming roles. This is Ford GVOSS work. That means you’re programming to the most rigorous automotive manufacturing standards in the world.
What Makes This Contract Exceptional
Auburn Hills sits at the center of American automotive innovation. Ford’s technical centers and tier-one supplier facilities surround you. This contract positions you inside that ecosystem.
The scope includes debugging and commissioning new robot cells with vision-guided robotics applications. You’ll work with Fanuc’s iRVision 3DV systems integrated into manufacturing cells. However, there’s more. The contract includes possible final installation and commissioning support at other Ford facilities. That means travel opportunities and exposure to multiple manufacturing environments.
Two positions are available. Companies hiring multiple robot programmers simultaneously are serious about project timelines. They need skilled professionals who can hit the ground running.
Understanding Ford GVOSS Standards
GVOSS stands for Global Vehicle Operations Structured Standards. Ford developed these protocols to standardize manufacturing operations across all their assembly plants worldwide.
Every Ford plant from Dearborn to Germany follows GVOSS guidelines as closely as possible. The standards cover everything from robot programming frameworks to HMI screen layouts, from safety protocols to data collection strategies. When you program robots for Ford projects, you’re not just writing code. You’re implementing a comprehensive manufacturing philosophy.
GVOSS certification demonstrates you understand how Ford thinks about automation. You know their function blocks, their sequence of operations documentation, their integration protocols. This knowledge transfers across Ford facilities globally.
Think about that for a moment. Master Ford GVOSS standards and you’re qualified for automotive automation projects anywhere Ford manufactures vehicles. That’s massive career leverage.
Fanuc 3DV Vision Systems Expertise
This contract requires Fanuc 3DV experience. Therefore, let’s talk about what that means.
FANUC’s iRVision 3DV uses area sensors that project structured light for fast, wide-area 3D measurements. The technology excels at bin picking, depalletizing, presence checking, and visual line tracking. The 3DV sensors acquire detailed depth images through a quick projection and capture of a single blue pattern.
Five 3DV sensor models exist, offering fields of view from 50mm to 3000mm square. All sensors support both robot-mounted and fixed installation configurations. The beauty of FANUC’s system? It’s fully integrated into the robot controller. No external vision processor needed. No complicated interfaces. The teach pendant guides you through setup step by step.
Programming 3DV applications requires understanding coordinate transformations, calibration procedures, and locator tool configurations. You’ll work with peak detection, cylinder recognition, box finding, and blob analysis. The system provides position offsets that guide robot motion with millimeter precision.
Why Automate America Fills These Contracts Instantly
We maintain a network of over 40,000 automation professionals. When manufacturers post contracts on our platform, qualified candidates apply within hours.
Independent contractors love our marketplace because we eliminate the middlemen. No staffing agencies taking a cut. No recruiters adding markup. Customers post contracts at the rates they’re willing to pay. Professionals apply. The customer or Automate America chooses the best engineer for the job.
For automation service companies, our platform solves a persistent problem. When you’re busy, you need additional qualified engineers fast. When you’re slow, your bench engineers need billable work. Automate America connects you to contracts when you need them and provides opportunities for your available engineers during slow periods.
Manufacturing companies get instant access to specialized expertise without long-term commitments. Need two robot programmers for a six-month Ford GVOSS project? Post the contract. Have qualified candidates within 24 hours. No placement fees. No lengthy hiring processes.
Automotive Automation Authority
Auburn Hills represents the epicenter of American automotive automation. Ford’s technical centers, tier-one suppliers, and system integrators create a concentrated hub of manufacturing excellence.
Working in this environment exposes you to the latest automotive technologies. You’ll see how major manufacturers implement Industry 4.0 principles. You’ll understand how vision systems, robots, PLCs, and MES software integrate into cohesive manufacturing cells.
Ford’s automation approach emphasizes standardization, flexibility, and acceleration. They’ve developed controls frameworks that allow different suppliers’ products to work within the same system. Assets can be reused or redeployed as needed. Installation time and effort are reduced through standardized integration protocols.
This contract puts you inside that system. You’re not just programming robots. You’re implementing Ford’s vision of smart manufacturing.
Building Vision-Guided Robotics Expertise
Vision-guided robotics represents the future of flexible manufacturing. Traditional robots require precise part placement. Vision systems eliminate that constraint.
Fanuc’s iRVision technology enables robots to adapt to part variation, locate components in random orientations, and verify quality in real time. The 3DV sensors handle challenging applications that defeated 2D vision systems. Low contrast? Noisy image data? Irregular surfaces? The 3DV sensor’s structured light approach solves these problems.
Learning this technology on Ford projects gives you world-class training. You’re working with the most demanding quality standards in manufacturing. The skills you develop transfer to any industry requiring precision automation.
Training Resources for Advancing Your Skills
Michigan offers excellent robotics training for professionals looking to deepen their Fanuc expertise.
Michigan Technological University operates as a FANUC Authorized Certified Education Training Facility. They provide industry training through FANUC certified instructors. The Robotics Laboratory includes multiple FANUC industrial robots and computers with ROBOGUIDE simulation software.
Macomb Community College in Warren offers comprehensive robotics programs with FANUC certification tracks. Their curriculum covers robot operations, programming, electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical teardown. They specifically teach FANUC iRVision 2D systems.
Both institutions understand Michigan’s automotive industry needs. Their programs align with real-world manufacturing requirements.
Contract-to-Hire: The Smart Path
This contract runs through April 2026. Many professionals ask why contracting beats direct hiring.
First, you audition the employer and they audition you. No commitments until both parties confirm it’s the right fit. That eliminates bad hires on both sides.
Second, Automate America doesn’t charge placement fees if a contract converts to permanent employment. Traditional staffing agencies charge customers 20-30% of annual salary for permanent placements. We believe that’s wrong. If a customer and contractor want to continue working together, we step aside. No fees. No penalties.
Third, contract rates typically exceed permanent salaries when you factor in benefits. This contract pays $48-$76.80 per hour depending on circumstances. That’s $99,840 to $159,744 annually assuming full-time work. Direct hire positions rarely match those numbers.
Fourth, contracting builds diverse expertise. Work different industries every project. Program different robot brands. Master various vision systems. Independent contractors who embrace this approach become the world’s greatest engineers because they’ve seen everything.
The Philosophy of Professional Independence
Manufacturing is changing. The traditional model of lifetime employment at one company no longer serves workers or employers well.
Companies need flexibility to scale their workforce based on project demands. They can’t maintain large permanent engineering staffs during slow periods. They can’t wait months to hire specialists when projects demand immediate action.
Engineers benefit from independence too. Control your schedule. Choose your projects. Work with multiple companies and technologies instead of being limited to one employer’s systems. Build expertise across industries that makes you invaluable.
This isn’t about being anti-employment. This is about acknowledging reality. The most successful automation professionals in 2025 operate as independent contractors or work for service companies that embrace flexible staffing models.
Automate America exists to support this new reality. We provide the marketplace that connects manufacturing companies with automation professionals efficiently and fairly. No middlemen extracting value. Just direct connections between people who need work done and people who can do excellent work.
Taking the Next Step
Two positions are available right now. Auburn Hills. Ford GVOSS standards. Fanuc 3DV vision systems. $48-$76.80 per hour. Contract through April 2026.
This opportunity won’t stay open long. Companies needing multiple robot programmers fill positions fast in our network.
If you have Fanuc programming experience but haven’t worked with Ford GVOSS standards, don’t let that stop you. Standards can be learned. The fundamentals matter more: solid robot programming skills, vision system experience, understanding of manufacturing cell integration.
If you’re an automation service company with available engineers, this contract could keep your team billable during a slow period. Two positions mean you could place multiple engineers.
For manufacturing companies reading this, pay attention to how fast quality contracts fill on Automate America. When you need automation expertise, our platform delivers results immediately. No lengthy recruiting processes. No staffing agency markups. Just direct access to 40,000 qualified professionals.
Final Thoughts
Thank you for reading this far. I hope you’ve gained actionable information about Ford GVOSS standards, Fanuc vision systems, and the opportunities available in Auburn Hills automotive automation.
Whether you’re considering this specific contract or thinking about your career direction more broadly, remember this: the automation professionals who thrive in the modern manufacturing environment embrace continuous learning and multiple industry experiences. Every contract makes you more capable. Every project expands your expertise.
That’s the path to becoming a master engineer.
Tony Wallace
Co-Founder, Automate America
586-770-8083
info@automateamerica.com
