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.

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

Where is Grant located?

Grant is based in Des Moines, IA.

What does Grant specialize in?

Grant works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, ABB and Siemens as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.

How do I connect with or hire Grant?

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

Grant — Robot Programmer

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Grant

Contractor #50470

Primary Occupation

Robot Programmer

Works with Entegee Inc., dba Patriot Technical Consulting

Des Moines, IA

#50470

Industries Served

Robotics

Languages

English

Conversational

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

2yrsOn Platform

Documents on File

Resume

Programming Skills 4

Allen Bradley / Rockwell

RSLogix, RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Studio 5000, ControlLogix 5000, RSLinx, GuardLogix, RSView Studio, RSView32, CompactLogix

35 yrs★★★★★

Fanuc

R30-iA, R-30iA, R-30iB, RJ2, RJ3, RJ3IB, R30IA

35 yrs★★★★★

ABB

RobotStudio, IRC 4, S4, S4C+, S4C, S4P+

35 yrs★★★★★

Siemens

TIA Portal, S7

20 yrs★★★★★

Tenure

gold

Profile

bronze

About Me

35 plus years’ experience in industrial automation-design through installation to commissioning. Responsibilities have included specify, quote, purchase and install automation cells focusing on robot integration. Heavy experience in all phases of robotic as well as peripheral device maintenance including welding equipment. Experience in machine control voltage, HMI, as well as PLC devices. Experience in robotic arc welding with emphasis on aluminum. I work well in large team settings as well as on my own.

Professional Competencies 1

PLC Programming

★★★★★

Applications 1

Development

★★★★★

Why Choose Me

Over 35 years of experience working onsite with clients, including OT, weekends, nights, and doing whatever is needed to get the job accomplished on time.

Work Experience1

PLC Programmer

Patriot Technical Consulting

Jan 2008 – Present

Recent Projects Lincoln Electric Automation Chrysler Belvedere Jeep Encompass Body in White Chrysler Belvedere Jeep Encompass Enclosures Tesla Model 3 Body in White BMW Cavity wax. All models GM Ultra sonic welding of inside door panel assembly's Wearparts Installation of four hard facing robots Confidential Set up and program of two palletizing robot's Process experience Pick and place, mig welding, spot welding, sanding, polishing, material removal, sealant, adhesive, mill tending, parts washing, deburring, plasma cutting, IR vision, Cognex vision

Education / Training / Certificates1

Motoman Robotics

Private · Robotics

AIB 1986 to 1988 Studied Business as well as computer science DMACC 1995 to 1998 Studied welding and Electronics US Army 1981 Electronics repair School Cincinnati Milicron 1988 Version 4 Programming class K and C Robotics 1998 Version 4 Maintenance class Motoman Robotics 1999 MRC Programming class Panasonic Factory Automation 1999 A Series programming class Panasonic Factory Automation 2001 Welding power source repair class ALCOTEC Wire Corp. 2002 Aluminum welding school Miller Electric 2003 TIG welding power source repair class Miller Electric 2003 MIG welding power source repair class Motoman Robotics 2004 XRC Programming class Motoman Robotics 2004 XRC Programming class - Advanced Motoman Robotics 2005 XRC Maintenance class Motoman Robotics 2005 XRC Ladder programming class Lincoln Electric 2005 Fanuc Programming class Van Meter Electric 2006 Panel Builder 32 programming class Fronius 2005 Operations and service class Van Meter Electric 2008 Devicenet - Basic Van Meter Electric 2008 Devicenet – Advanced ABB Flexible Automation 2009 IRC5 Integration and programming Robotic Process Technologies 2009 Kuka Programming Class Kawsasaki Robotics 2012 Integrators Programming Class Fanuc Robotics 2013 Pallet Tool Programing Class Fanuc Robotics 2014 M410 Mechanical Repair class Fanuc Robotics 2014 Advanced TPP Programming Class Fanuc Robotics 2014 M20IA Mechanical Repair Class Fanuc Robotics 2014 R30IA Electrical Maintenance Fanuc Robotics 2016 Spot Tool Fanuc Robotics 2016 DCS Fanuc Robotics 2016 2D Vision Fanuc Robotics 2016 Paint Tool

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 Grant do?: Grant is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
Where is Grant located?: Grant is based in Des Moines, IA.
What does Grant specialize in?: Grant works with Allen Bradley / Rockwell, Fanuc, ABB and Siemens as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
How do I connect with or hire Grant?: Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Grant can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.