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.

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

Where is Hugo located?

Hugo is based in Chihuahua, Chihuahua.

What does Hugo specialize in?

Hugo works with Fanuc, ABB and KUKA as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Hugo's skilled trades: Spot Welding and Maintenance.

How do I connect with or hire Hugo?

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

Hugo — Robot Programmer

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Hugo

Contractor #46512

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Works with Machinza

Chihuahua, Chihuahua

years of experience

#46512

Industries Served

AutomotiveRobotics

Service Radius & Travel

International

Work Preferences

✓Willing to Travel 60+ Miles

✓Emergency Contracts

✓Work Nights & Afternoons

✓Work Saturdays

✓Work Sundays

✓Valid Passport

Work History on Automate America

5yrsOn Platform

Tenure

platinum

Profile

bronze

Programming Skills 3

Fanuc

R-30iA, R-30iB, LR Mate 200iB, LR Mate 200iD

2 yrs★★★★☆

- First Commisioning experience - Tooling setup - Reduce cycle time - OLP - Production support

ABB

IRC 5, RAPID, IRB 6400

1 yr★★★★☆

- First commisioning - Cyclye time reduce - Tooling setup - Production support

KUKA

KRC4, KRC5

1 yr★★★★☆

Skilled Trades 2

Spot Welding

★★★★☆

Maintenance

★★★☆☆

Professional Competencies 2

Engineering

★★★★☆

Manufacturing

★★★★☆

Applications 5

Commissioning

★★★★☆

Integration

★★★★☆

Material Handling

★★★★☆

Troubleshooting

★★★★☆

Welding

★★★★☆

My Business

Company Name

Machinza

Work Experience3

Robot Programmer

Tesla

Aug 2021 – Dec 2021

Start of production at TESLA Giga Factory in Austin Tx. in charge of 3 cells with up to 34 robots.

Robot Programmer

Nemak

Sep 2020 – May 2021

Full integration of a new line with 18 ABB robots and 5 Kuka gantries. ABB robot commissioning, Bus configuration (Devicenet & Ethernet), TCP measurement, Payload & tool load determination, Gripper configuration, and Collision zones verification

Robot Programmer

MBUSI

Nov 2019 – Jul 2020

Principal Functions: Change and 1st commisioning for the EVA 296/294 kuka and ABB Robots

Education / Training / Certificates1

IW5

Daimler · IW5

2020

Facilities Worked At3

TESLA

Austin, TX

MBUSI

Tuscaloosa, AL

NEMAK

Monterrey, NL

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 Hugo do?: Hugo is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Hugo located?: Hugo is based in Chihuahua, Chihuahua.
What does Hugo specialize in?: Hugo works with Fanuc, ABB and KUKA as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work. Hugo's skilled trades: Spot Welding and Maintenance.
How do I connect with or hire Hugo?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Hugo can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.