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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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Summary · for citation

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 inside the first hour on a competitive rate — long before a recruiter would have picked up the phone.
  • 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.

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Frequently asked

How fast does a typical robot contract fill?
You see qualified applicants within minutes of posting. FANUC and ABB stacks usually draw the first qualified profile inside the first hour on a competitive rate. KUKA, Yaskawa, and Universal Robots draw smaller but well-targeted response counts; the platform shows the live count on the posting so buyers track traction in real time.
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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