Programmer (Automation Robotics and Controls)

PROGRAMMER (AUTOMATION ROBOTICS AND CONTROLS)

ARC is a team of dedicated, hardworking, and highly intelligent people who specialize in getting the job done. With more than a decade of experience backed behind the organization, ARC prides itself on doing great quality work in record breaking time frames. Having a wide range of industries served allows ARC to have the knowledge to help provide innovative and new ideas to many people looking to expand their automation and programming technology.

In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in our engineering projects by creating robot routines. This position is responsible for efficiently programming automated robot systems for customer applications and processes. Duties may include and are not limited to detailed robot programming, offline programming, virtual commissioning, system commissioning, onsite support, internal/external training, and technical consultation. The candidate must be willing to perform hands on robot programming on the customer’s floor. Must be able to work in a professional engineering team-based environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement robot programs for Yaskawa, Fanuc, ABB, and Kuka robots to perform various tasks, including but not limited to welding, assembly, and material handling
• Collaborate with engineers and production staff to understand project requirements and design efficient robot workflows
• Conduct testing and debugging of robot programs to ensure functionality and reliability
• Optimize robot performance by fine-tuning parameters such as speed, acceleration, and trajectory
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues related to robot programming, hardware, or communication
• Document robot programs, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for manuals and future reference
• Ability to preform robotic PM’s and maintenance.
• Provide training and support to customer personnel on robot operations and maintenance
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• This position may require up to 100% out of the office with 75% local travel and 25% out of town travel

Education, Experiences, Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 3-5 years educational and/or work experience with robotic programming in a related field
• Proven experience in programming and troubleshooting robots, preferably in an industrial setting
• Certification in Yaskawa, Fanuc, ABB, or Kuka robot programming is preferred
• Strong understanding of systems architecture
• Innovative, logical thinker with enthusiasm for problem solving

Physical Requirements:

● Prolonged periods sitting at a cell and working on a pendant

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Work is performed in office settings. Some field work is required which may require overnight travel.
• Some work in the panel building shop is required to obtain perspective of panel components and layout changes prior to the panels being shipped.
• Occasionally work is done in the field, which could be in a construction area and which could require the use of earplugs, hardhat, steel boots, and safety glasses. The work environment could be outdoors, hot, cold, noisy, and/or dirty.

Physical And Mental Requirements

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Working safely is a condition of employment.
• Ability to see and read small, printed materials.
• Ability to speak and comprehend verbal communication.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Prolonged sitting required.
• Ability to walk fifty (50) to one hundred (100) yards without difficulty.
• Ability to bend or crouch for printer or plotter maintenance.
• Minimal lifting.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
• Ability to travel.
• Moderate standing or walking.
• Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high stress and conflict situations.
• Ability to simultaneously address multiple complex problems.
• Ability to perform under stress and/or in emergencies.
• Ability to perform in situations requiring speed, deadlines, or productivity quotas.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently (at time of application) live in the state of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia or Mississippi?

Experience:

• Robot Programming: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Childersburg, AL 35044 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000