How do I fill a robot programming contract?

Post the scope and the rate, then review each qualified applicant as they apply. You can also search FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa and Universal Robots programmers and request one directly.

Can I post a vision-guided pick-and-place project?

Yes. Vision tags include Cognex In-Sight, Keyence CV-X, Sick, Omron / Microscan, and the OEM-native vision packages (FANUC iRVision, ABB Integrated Vision). Buyers commonly combine "robot + vision + conveyor tracking" inside one contract.

Do you cover collaborative robots specifically?

Yes. Universal Robots CB3 and e-Series, FANUC CRX, ABB GoFa, Doosan, and Techman profiles are present, with PolyScope URCap development and force-controlled assembly tagged separately. Cobot deployments commonly pair a robot programmer with a functional-safety specialist on the same contract.

What about welding cells specifically?

Welding tags (MIG, TIG, plasma, laser, friction-stir, ultrasonic) layer on top of the robot brand tag. Common postings combine FANUC ARC Mate or Yaskawa MA-series weld programmers with weld-process engineers and weld-fixture designers in a single multi-professional contract.

How do RFQs work for full cell builds?

For larger turnkey scopes — full cell design, build, integration, and commissioning on $500K+ projects — post an RFQ instead of an individual contract. System integrators on the platform respond with a complete proposal covering design, build, FAT, SAT, and commissioning. RFQs are useful when you need a turnkey cell delivered, not per-professional staffing.

Will I get flooded with unqualified applicants?

No. Profiles surface rate, controller experience, and completed cell list up front. Most buyers see a small, well-targeted set of responses rather than a flood — the published rate filters by itself, and the controller-specific skill paths route postings to the programmers who actually program that brand.

Where is the strongest geographic coverage?

Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Illinois lead — the Midwest auto corridor is the heaviest market for automotive-grade FANUC and ABB integration. Pennsylvania and North Carolina follow on packaging and material handling. Texas and Georgia lead on industrial-construction-driven cells.

Where do I see the programmer’s rate before I reach out?

Every profile carries a published hourly rate alongside the completed cell list, controller certifications, peer reviews, and endorsements. Buyers see all of it on the public profile before opening a single conversation.

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FANUC R-30iB. ABB IRC5. KUKA KRC4 and KRC5. Yaskawa YRC1000. Universal Robots CB3 and e-Series. Path teaching, vision guidance, conveyor tracking, end-of-arm tooling, force-controlled assembly, weld-cell commissioning — detailed profiles with completed cells, integrator history, and brand certifications already on the page.

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Automate America is the global marketplace for industrial robot programming contracts, connecting thousands of automation professionals — FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa Motoman, and Universal Robots specialists — with automotive plants, packaging OEMs, contract manufacturers, system integrators, and industrial construction companies. Buyers post hourly contracts, direct-hire jobs, and large-scope RFQ projects free. Controller coverage includes FANUC (R-30iA, R-30iB, R-30iB Plus, CRX collaborative), ABB (IRC5, OmniCore, GoFa), KUKA (KRC4, KRC5, iiwa, LBR Med), Yaskawa Motoman (DX200, YRC1000, MA-series welding), and Universal Robots (CB3, e-Series, URCap development). Programming environments span teach-pendant (controller-side) and offline (RoboGuide, RobotStudio, KUKA.Sim, MotoSim, RoboDK). Cell-integration scope includes vision-guided pick-and-place (Cognex In-Sight, Keyence CV-X, Sick, OEM-native iRVision and ABB Integrated Vision), conveyor tracking, end-of-arm tooling design, force-controlled assembly, palletizing, MIG/TIG/plasma/laser welding cells, and safety-rated functional integration. Coverage runs all 50 states; the Midwest auto corridor — Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Illinois — carries the deepest density on automotive-grade robot work.

Controller-specific, not "robotics" generic.
A search for an R-30iB programmer returns R-30iB programmers. FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots each live as their own skill path — not as tags on one generic robotics bucket.
Cells, not just programs.
One contract can cover the full cell: robot programmer, vision specialist, end-effector designer, safety-rated controls integrator. Buyers running a single weld-cell commissioning post the whole team in one posting, not four.
Completed cells on the profile.
Profiles show the actual cells the programmer has commissioned, the integrators they worked under, and the brand certifications they carry. Documented work history — not a resume bullet list.

Why companies post here

Same-day routing to the programmer who matches. Post a FANUC ARC Mate weld-cell contract this morning. The platform routes it to FANUC weld-cell programmers immediately. Qualified profiles surface when the contract carries a competitive rate, with no recruiter in between.
Brand certifications you can verify. FANUC Certified Service Engineer, ABB Robotics Certified, KUKA College certifications, Yaskawa MotoCert, Universal Robots Core Track — tagged at the profile level, surfaced as filters. Buyers see who actually carries the certification before sending a single message.
Teach-pendant or offline — your choice. Some plants standardize on controller-side teach-pendant work. Others standardize on offline simulation in RoboGuide, RobotStudio, KUKA.Sim, MotoSim, or RoboDK. Both environments are tagged so buyers can filter on the workflow their plant actually runs.
Cobot work, beyond the marketing brochure. Universal Robots CB3 and e-Series, FANUC CRX, ABB GoFa, Doosan and Techman cobots — including PolyScope URCap development, force-controlled assembly, and functional-safety qualification for collaborative deployments. Cobot work usually pairs the programmer with a safety specialist; you post both on one contract.
Free to post the whole cell. A complete cell commissioning — robot, vision, conveyor tracking, weld process, safety scanner integration, PLC handshake — posts as one multi-professional contract. No per-role posting fee. No time-to-fill fee. The buyer awards each role independently as the qualified responses come in.

Frequently asked

How do I fill a robot programming contract?: Post the scope and the rate, then review each qualified applicant as they apply. You can also search FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa and Universal Robots programmers and request one directly.
Can I post a vision-guided pick-and-place project?: Yes. Vision tags include Cognex In-Sight, Keyence CV-X, Sick, Omron / Microscan, and the OEM-native vision packages (FANUC iRVision, ABB Integrated Vision). Buyers commonly combine "robot + vision + conveyor tracking" inside one contract.
Do you cover collaborative robots specifically?: Yes. Universal Robots CB3 and e-Series, FANUC CRX, ABB GoFa, Doosan, and Techman profiles are present, with PolyScope URCap development and force-controlled assembly tagged separately. Cobot deployments commonly pair a robot programmer with a functional-safety specialist on the same contract.
What about welding cells specifically?: Welding tags (MIG, TIG, plasma, laser, friction-stir, ultrasonic) layer on top of the robot brand tag. Common postings combine FANUC ARC Mate or Yaskawa MA-series weld programmers with weld-process engineers and weld-fixture designers in a single multi-professional contract.
How do RFQs work for full cell builds?: For larger turnkey scopes — full cell design, build, integration, and commissioning on $500K+ projects — post an RFQ instead of an individual contract. System integrators on the platform respond with a complete proposal covering design, build, FAT, SAT, and commissioning. RFQs are useful when you need a turnkey cell delivered, not per-professional staffing.
Will I get flooded with unqualified applicants?: No. Profiles surface rate, controller experience, and completed cell list up front. Most buyers see a small, well-targeted set of responses rather than a flood — the published rate filters by itself, and the controller-specific skill paths route postings to the programmers who actually program that brand.
Where is the strongest geographic coverage?: Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, and Illinois lead — the Midwest auto corridor is the heaviest market for automotive-grade FANUC and ABB integration. Pennsylvania and North Carolina follow on packaging and material handling. Texas and Georgia lead on industrial-construction-driven cells.
Where do I see the programmer’s rate before I reach out?: Every profile carries a published hourly rate alongside the completed cell list, controller certifications, peer reviews, and endorsements. Buyers see all of it on the public profile before opening a single conversation.

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