Charles — Applications/Robotics Programmer

Applications/Robotics Programmer April 2015 - Present - Responsible robot system integration, robotic programming, run off, installation and startup of robotic systems. - Create robot programming structure and process for various robotic applications. (ABB, Fanuc, Motoman,). - Liaison with internal as well as customer project managers, engineers, mechanical and electrical designers. - Robot simulations (ABB Robot-Studio, Fanuc Roboguide, YASKAWA Motosim). - Work closely with engineering/applications and simulate robot reach, cycle time and process during the applications and design process. - Assist the Sales and Applications groups with concept simulations and sales tools to supporting the quoting phase. - Travel to customer locations for application meetings, project meetings and support. - Travel for the commissioning of new robotic systems to the customer facilities for integration and run off. - Generating robot paths utilizing 2d/3d drawing or models via simulation software. Executing generated detailed robot paths via various simulation software

September 2009 - April 2015 Robotics Design and Process BOCK North America, Cambridge, Ontario - Project management, design, program and layout. - Responsible robot system integration, robotic programming, run off, installation and startup of automated systems. - Create robot programming structure and process layout for various robotic applications. - Liaison with internal as well as customer project managers, engineers, mechanical and electrical personnel. - Development/design of robotic tooling and automated equipment. - Perform basic electrical wiring and mechanical assembly. - Continuous Robotic cycle time and process improvements. - Install and setup robotic tooling and dressing. - On call 24/5 for programming and technical support

March 2008 - December 2008 Robotics Application Programmer Andor Robotic Solutions, Guelph, Ontario (Company Closure) - Responsible robot system integration, robotic programming, run off, installation and start up of automated systems. - Create robot programming structure and process layout for various robotic applications. - Customer based field service and in house robotic application programming. - Liaison with internal as well as customer project managers, engineers, PLC programmers, mechanical and electrical personnel. - Maintain accurate electronic documentation for time, travel, materials and daily work logs. - Support and assist engineers and designers with the development/design of robotic tooling and automated equipment. - Perform basic electrical wiring and mechanical assembly. - Continuous Robotic cycle time and process improvements. - Install and setup robotic tooling and dressing. - Field service, customer support and training. - On call 24/7 for customer programming and technical support

July 2007-February 2008 Robotics Programmer Robotic Technical Solutions, Kitchener, Ontario - Industrial robotics programming, integration, applications, installation and service support. - Programming structure and process layout for various robotic applications. - Liaison with internal as well as customer project managers, engineers, PLC programmers, mechanical and electrical personnel. - Maintain accurate electronic documentation for time, travel, materials and daily work logs. - On call 24/7 for customer programming and technical support

July 2006 - July Robotics Programmer/Technician /Welding 2007 SKD Automotive Group, Mississauga, Ontario - Industrial robotics programming. - Material handling, MIG welding and spot welding applications. - Mechanical and electrical automated cell repair. - Preventative maintenance of industrial robotics and automated cells. - Maintain accurate shift logs and documentation. - Cycle time and process monitoring and improvements

July 2005-July 2007 Robotics Programmer/Technician/Shift Lead/Welding Metrican Stamping Company, Burlington, Ontario - Supervise the robotic welding department shift personnel and production as a shift lead hand. - Robotics programming in material handling and MIG welding applications. - Mechanical and Electrical automated cell repair. - Preventative maintenance of industrial robotics and automated cells. - Maintain accurate shifts log and process documentation. - Basic medar weld controls process and setting adjustments. - Cycle time, process monitoring and improvements

February 2001-July 2005 Robotics Programmer/Process Technician Orlick Industries, Stoney Creek, Ontario - Responsible for all robotic programming, maintenance and process within the Die Casting department. - Responsible for Die Casting process monitoring and data documentation. - Generate and perform robotic preventive maintenance schedules. - Robotic arm rebuilds servo motor replacement and controller maintenance. - Design and install custom robotic tooling and equipment. - Perform robotics training for operator personnel as well as supervisors. - Continuous cycle time and process improvements as well as process monitoring