Robotics Engineer
Posted Today by Onward Technologies Limited
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Fanuc Robot Programmer in the automotive industry involves programming and optimizing robotic systems to enhance production efficiency. The position requires expertise in robot programming, PLC integration, and maintenance within automotive manufacturing environments. The programmer will collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with industry standards and minimal downtime. This contract position is outside IR35 and has a duration of 12 months, with the possibility of extension.
Key Responsibilities:
- Program, configure, and optimize Fanuc robots for welding, assembly, handling, and other automotive applications.
- Develop and maintain robot software to improve cycle time, accuracy, and production efficiency.
- Understand the robot architecture and perform hardware replacements, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
- Integrate and modify PLC programs to ensure seamless communication between robots, conveyors, and automotive production equipment.
- Support commissioning, debugging, and production trials of robotic systems on the shop floor.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements (IATF 16949, ISO, etc.).
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in Fanuc robot programming (TP programming, KAREL, iRVision preferred).
- Strong knowledge of automotive robotic applications (welding, sealing, handling, painting, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or equivalent).
- Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and perform component replacements.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in cycle time and process optimization.
- Familiarity with safety standards in automotive automation (ANSI/RIA, OSHA).
- Preferred experience in multi-robot integration projects within automotive plants.
- Exposure to other industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa) is an advantage.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: West Midlands
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Job Title: Fanuc Robot Programmer – Automotive Industry
Location: West Midlands
Employment Type: Contract Outside IR35
Duration: 12 months (Extendable)
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Fanuc Robot Programmer to support automation and production operations in the automotive sector . The role requires expertise in robot programming, PLC integration, and maintenance of robotic systems used in automotive manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Program, configure, and optimize Fanuc robots for welding, assembly, handling, and other automotive applications.
- Develop and maintain robot software to improve cycle time, accuracy, and production efficiency.
- Understand the robot architecture and perform hardware replacements, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance.
- Integrate and modify PLC programs to ensure seamless communication between robots, conveyors, and automotive production equipment.
- Support commissioning, debugging, and production trials of robotic systems on the shop floor.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operation and minimal downtime.
- Ensure compliance with automotive industry standards, safety protocols, and quality requirements (IATF 16949, ISO, etc.) .
Qualifications & Skills
- Proven experience in Fanuc robot programming (TP programming, KAREL, iRVision preferred).
- Strong knowledge of automotive robotic applications (welding, sealing, handling, painting, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with PLC programming (Siemens, Allen Bradley, or equivalent).
- Ability to read electrical/mechanical schematics and perform component replacements .
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with experience in cycle time and process optimization .
- Familiarity with safety standards in automotive automation (ANSI/RIA, OSHA).
- Preferred Experience in multi-robot integration projects within automotive plants.
- Exposure to other industrial robots (ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa) is an advantage.