What is a Robot Programmer?

A Robot Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes programs for industrial robots used in manufacturing. They work with brands like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa to program welding, material handling, painting, and assembly operations.

What robot brands are most common in manufacturing?

FANUC is the most widely used in North America, followed by ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, and Universal Robots (cobots). FANUC dominates automotive and general manufacturing, while ABB is strong in material handling and welding.

What certifications do Robot Programmers need?

Top certifications include FANUC Certified Robot Operator/Programmer, ABB Certified Robot Programmer, KUKA Programming Certification, and RIA Safety Training. Most manufacturers offer tiered certification programs from basic to advanced levels.

Daniel is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

Where is Daniel located?

Daniel is based in West Bloomfield Township, MI.

What does Daniel specialize in?

Daniel works with Fanuc, ABB, Cognex, Keyence and Mitsubishi as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Daniel's skilled trades: Machinist and Electrician.

How do I connect with or hire Daniel?

Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Daniel can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

Daniel — Robot Programmer

Daniel, Robot Programmer in West Bloomfield Township, MI, works with Fanuc, ABB, Cognex and Keyence. Public rate $125 an hour.

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Daniel

Contractor #13788

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

West Bloomfield Township, MI

years of experience

#13788

Pay Rates

Industries Served

AerospaceAutomotiveManufacturingEnergyIndustrial AutomationMaterial HandlingMetrologyRoboticsMachining

Languages

English

Conversational

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Programming Skills 12

Fanuc

ROBOGUIDE, R-30iB, R-30iA, Handling Tool, iRVision, RJ3ib, LR Mate Series, 3DL Vision

15 yrs★★★★★

Fluent in TP an Karel.

Cognex

Insight, Dataman 8600

10 yrs★★★★☆

ABB

IRC 5, RAPID, S4C+, RobotStudio, IRB4600 with TrueView vision, irc

5 yrs★★★★☆

Keyence

★★☆☆☆

Mitsubishi

★★☆☆☆

Autodesk

★★☆☆☆

Kawasaki

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

KUKA

KRC5

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

Nachi

1 yr★☆☆☆☆

Omron

☆☆☆☆☆

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix

☆☆☆☆☆

Dassault Systemes

Solidworks

☆☆☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Skills

silver

Profile

silver

About Me

I live to work on extremely challenging robotic problems. Multi stage 3D guided line tracking applications, stuff like that.

Skilled Trades 2

Machinist

Electrician

Software Competencies 3

AutoCAD

Fanuc Roboguide

Solidworks

Professional Competencies 10

CAD Drawings

Design

Electrical Engineering

machine vision

Machining

Manufacturing

Mechanical Engineering

PMC

Robotics

troubleshooting

Applications 20

Assembly

Automation

Automotive

Communications

DCS

Design

Dispensing

Engine Assembly

Engineering

Machining

Manufacturing

Material Handling

material handling applications

production systems

Robotic assembly

Robotics

Servo Drives

Stud Welding

Transmission Assembly

Vision

Tools, Machines & Equipment 4

ComputerBasic Hand ToolsBasic Electrical Toolsoscilloscope

My Business

Company Name

Synaptic Robotics LLC

Work Experience2

Business Owner

Synaptic Robotics LLC

Jan 2009 – Present

Robot Programmer

Applied Manufacturing Technologies

Jun 2007 – Jan 2009

Education / Training / Certificates1

Bachelor of Engineering

Lake Superior State University · Mechanical Engineering

2007

What is a Robot Programmer?: A Robot Programmer creates, tests, and optimizes programs for industrial robots used in manufacturing. They work with brands like FANUC, ABB, KUKA, and Yaskawa to program welding, material handling, painting, and assembly operations.
What robot brands are most common in manufacturing?: FANUC is the most widely used in North America, followed by ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman, and Universal Robots (cobots). FANUC dominates automotive and general manufacturing, while ABB is strong in material handling and welding.
What certifications do Robot Programmers need?: Top certifications include FANUC Certified Robot Operator/Programmer, ABB Certified Robot Programmer, KUKA Programming Certification, and RIA Safety Training. Most manufacturers offer tiered certification programs from basic to advanced levels.
What does Daniel do?: Daniel is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Daniel located?: Daniel is based in West Bloomfield Township, MI.
What does Daniel specialize in?: Daniel works with Fanuc, ABB, Cognex, Keyence and Mitsubishi as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Daniel's skilled trades: Machinist and Electrician.
How do I connect with or hire Daniel?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Daniel can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.

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