Robotics Technician

Overview

Job Summary The Automation Specialist will design, program, troubleshoot and repair robotic systems. Automation Specialist will also assemble, install, troubleshoot, and commission automated vision systems.

Title: Automation Specialist

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Automation Manager

Date: 12/12/2025

• Programing of new robotic and automation systems.
• Support system installation, start-up, debug, commissioning and extended service at vendor client sites.
• Creates training and system documentation.
• Leads training sessions to educate clients on proper use and maintenance of systems.
• Required to be technical resource assistance to Sales, Project Management, and Client Services groups.
• Provide remote support to clients and team members to troubleshoot system process problems.
• Perform PM’s on FANUC Mechanical Units, Controllers, and peripheral items within work cell.
• Installation, testing and commissioning of vision, camera and scanning systems for high-speed automation systems at vendor and/or client sites.
• Installation and base level commissioning of new automation systems.
• Accurately tracking and reporting all time spent and expenses incurred for work performed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of advanced FANUC programming to include: TP Language, FANUC Robo Guide Software, ASCII. (Entry level knowledge of Karel Language and FANUC Pallet Tool preferred)
• Basic knowledge of R-30iA Mate, R-30iB, R-30iB Mate, R-30iB Plus, and R-30iB Mate Plus Controllers.
• Basic knowledge of PLC/Robot communication handshakes (DI/DO handshakes).
• Comfortable with 480
  
  VAC 3-Phase, 240
  
  VAC Single Phase, 120
  
  VAC, and Control Voltage.
• Knowledge of Enet/IP I/O device connectivity and basic peripheral IP networking within the Robotic Work Cell.
• Comfortable with Mechanical Drawings and Electrical Schematics for system assembly and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and follow AutoCAD drawings for system layouts, assembly, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of/ability to learn Jira Ticketing System, Confluence Document Host, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Work independently at specifics tasks and as a member of a team on larger tasks.
• Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.

• Two-year technical degree, or other equivalent educational experience, is preferred.
• Two years of related integration or manufacturing/production experience, is preferred.
• FANUC certifications are a plus.
• Previous experience with mechanical and electrical systems is a plus.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to stand or walk for prolonged periods.
• Must be able to travel up to 75% of the time.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.
• Ability to follow customer and vendor site PPE requirements.