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.

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

Where is Robert located?

Robert is based in Davison, MI.

What does Robert specialize in?

Robert works with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa / Motoman, Siemens and Arduino as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Rivet and Process Simulate.

How do I connect with or hire Robert?

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

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Robert

Contractor #36422

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Davison, MI

#36422

Industries Served

Customer Service IndustryElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMaterial HandlingInternetMetrologyEnergy

Languages

English

Conversational

very little spanish

Conversational

Eligibility

✓US citizen

Work History on Automate America

8yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 5

Fanuc

ROBOGUIDE, Rj3iB, R30iA, R30iB, R30iB+, LR Mate, ArcMate, R2000, aux axis, 3dv,

11 yrs★★★★★

10+ years of MH, mig welding 5+ years of Spot and dispense 2+ years of roboguide simulation Aux Axis 3D Vision Setup - integrate - debug

ABB

S4C+, IRC 5

8 yrs★★★★★

Material Handling Safe Move

Yaskawa / Motoman

YRC1000, MH50

8 yrs★★★★☆

Aux Axis Mig Welding Material Handling Synchonized Motion Safety Cubes

Siemens

Process Simulate

★★☆☆☆

Arduino

★★☆☆☆

Tenure

platinum

Profile

silver

Skills

bronze

About Me

Further my career in technology and manufacturing. CAD Controls Simulation

Skilled Trades 2

Rivet

★★★☆☆

Some experience with Henrob

Process Simulate

★★☆☆☆

Software Competencies 4

ABB RobotStudio

Fanuc Roboguide

Microsoft Office

Roboguide

Professional Competencies 3

Arduino

★★☆☆☆

Customer Service

★★★★☆

6 months experience on a tech support hotline.

Engineering

★★★☆☆

dell design tool design reach study

Applications 3

Adhesives

★★★★★

4 years of adhesiive dispense with fanuc, nordson and others

Material Handling

★★☆☆☆

Mig Welding

★★★★★

over 2 years of fanuc/ miller and motoman / fronius mig welding

Tools, Machines & Equipment 4

ABBMotomanKawasakiFanuc Robots

Work Experience6

Robot Programmer

4d systems

Jan 2011 – Present

Program Industrial Robots for various companies around the country. Proficient in: Robots Fanuc ABB Yasksawa – Motoman Operations Adhesive Dispense Material Handling Mig Weld Spot Weld Flow Drill Screw Rivet Stud Weld Nut Weld Familiar with: Siemens Robcad, Process Simulate Fanuc Roboguide ABB Robot Studio Metrology C++ Arduino

Meijer Inc.

2000 – 2011

Arduino 2000 - 2011 Meijer Inc. Inventory Clerk Burton, Oxford, Davison, MI - Stock new merchandise - Customer service - Visual presentation of the department - Maintaining an organized stock room - Hilo Operation

Inventory Clerk

Meijer Inc.

Jan 2000 – Jan 2011

Stock new merchandise Customer service Visual presentation of the department Maintaining an organized stock room Hilo Operation

Tech Support Hotline

Fanuc Robotics USA

Robot Programmer

EverWorks

Manufacturing Engineer

Walbro Engine Management

Robot Programming CAD design 3d Print Cell Design Budgetting Automation proposals

Education / Training / Certificates1

Associates In Electronics

Mott Community College · FANUC Material Handling Certification

2011

Facilities Worked At8

Walbro

Cass City MI

Apr 2021 – Present

Amazon Robotics

San Marcos, TX

Feb 2020 – Mar 2021

Spring Hill TN

Bowling Green Covette

Martinrea

hopkinsville, ky

Amazon

San Marcos, TX

Hamtramck

CAT

Peoria IL

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 Robert do?: Robert is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Robert located?: Robert is based in Davison, MI.
What does Robert specialize in?: Robert works with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa / Motoman, Siemens and Arduino as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Robert's skilled trades: Rivet and Process Simulate.
How do I connect with or hire Robert?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Robert can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.