Diego — Robot Programmer
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About Me
ROBOTICS & AI AUTOMATION TECHNICIAN — Cobot, Multi Robot Welding, PLCs, Vision, Hands-on specialist programming, troubleshooting, and optimizing Yaskawa, FANUC, and OTC Daihen cells; integrates with Allen Bradley ControlLogix / PanelView, builds recovery routines, and lifts uptime/cycle time with clean diagnostics and structured programs. NVIDIA Isaac/ROS trained; created GPT tools that accelerate teach pendant work and alarm triage. Completed UR e Series Core (16hrs) with conveyor integrated pick and place and safety setup.
CORE STACK
Industrial Robots:
Yaskawa (AR1440 / AR2010 / MA1440 / MA2010 / GP-5 / MH-Series),
FANUC (LR Mate; HandlingTool)
OTC Daihen (FD series)
ABB (foundational)
Processes: Multi robot synchronized arc welding, weld file tuning, gas flow calibration, coolant systems
Controls/HMI: Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PanelView Plus; UI/UO(Universal- Input-Universal Output) diagnostics, interlocks
Vision & Sim: FANUC iRVision 2D; RobotStudio (basic)
Cobot: UR e Series; PolyScope; TCP/frames; conveyor + gripper I/O AI & Tools:
OTC DAIHEN-FD VC4L Cobot;• Arc start/end, torch angles, pulse vs short arc; standardized weld paths; troubleshooting labs.
NVIDIA Isaac Lab/ROS; custom GPTs for code patterns & alarm diagnostics; Redzone OEE familiarity
Skilled Trades (2)
Professional Competencies (2)
Applications (1)
Why Choose Me
<p>I want this role because Yaskawa isn’t just another robot line to me — it’s the arena where precision meets purpose. Every time I stand in front of an AR-series arm or watch a DX200 execute a synchronized weld, I feel what others might call obsession, but I call <em>calling</em>.</p> <p>This project represents everything I’ve built myself for — long nights rewritting code again and again until its done right, rebuilding fixtures that others gave up on, tracing a signal wire across a plant just to understand <em>why</em> the robot stopped. I’ve done this not because someone told me to, but because I refuse to walk away from a machine until it moves exactly the way it was meant to[vision].</p> <p>I’m driven by <strong>Kaizen</strong> — not as a buzzword, but as a lifestyle. I document every improvement, optimize every motion path, and mentor others to think in systems, not shortcuts. When I say I’ll live in that factory until the problem is solved, it’s not about hours — it’s about ownership. If a robot’s motion is off by 0.2 mm, I’ll stay until it’s zeroed out. If a ladder rung doesn’t fire the way logic intended, I’ll trace it line by line until it’s clean.</p> <p>This Yaskawa deployment is my major league — the place where skill, grit, and intellect meet under pressure. I want this because I <em>thrive</em> where complexity scares others. I want it because I believe Yaskawa represents the highest standard of robotic engineering in the world — and I want to measure myself against that standard.</p> <p>Give me the controllers, give me the ladder files, give me the cell that’s been stuck for days — I’ll bring it back online with structure, discipline,passion and fire. Not to prove anyone wrong, but to honor the craft[Yaskawa].</p> <p>That’s why I’m here.<br /> That’s why I want this role.<br /> Because this isn’t work for me — this is legacy and the company of which it represents.</p>
Work Experience(2)
• Program/support ArcWorld 6200/6300 cells (2–3 AR/MA/GP/MH series robots) with TSYNC/PSTART/PWAIT for synchronized multi arc welding (Miller Auto Axcess 450DI; Lincoln Power Wave R500/R450). • Run pendant level UI/UO diagnostics; trace signals across controllers, clamps, sensors, and interlocks; restore sequences via targeted power cycles and PanelView Plus overlays. • Calibrate gas flow (Lincoln CWTGFM), maintain Cool Arc 55 systems; execute weld checks to OEM specs. • Trained Robotic Weld techs on multi robot sync, fixture validation, and alarm recovery; added structured inline comments & speed tags for faster troubleshooting and optimizing (***KAIZEN***- CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT). • Installed/aligned TURCK sensors; used pendant UO to checks to isolate A/B misfires and scanner timeouts.Weld inspections(Quality).
• Operated/programmed OTC Daihen FD series robots; torch alignment, tip/nozzle maintenance, PM, and QA/5S. • Supported flexible exhaust assembly lines meeting Fit/Function/Appearance/Weight requirements; minimized downtime using pendant troubleshooting and routine recoveries. Practice and enforce (KAIZEN)-Continuous Improvement
Education / Training / Certificates(2)
Mansfield, OH (2010–2011)
Facilities Worked At(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Diego do?
- Diego is a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Where is Diego located?
- Diego is based in Mansfield, Ohio.
- What does Diego specialize in?
- Diego works with Fanuc, Yaskawa / Motoman, Mig Welding, Spot Welding as a Robot Programmer on Automate America, the global professional marketplace for skilled talent across industrial, commercial, and residential work.
- Is Diego available for work?
- Availability unknown. Diego has not marked it recently.
- How do I connect with or hire Diego?
- Create a free profile on Automate America and send a connection or contract request from this profile. Diego can then respond and coordinate the work directly through the platform.