Posted 12 days ago
Robot Programmer
@ Engineering Search Firm Inc.
Cambridge, Ontario
Overview
Engineering Search Firm Inc. is hiring a full-time on-site Robot Programmer for custom automated robotic cells. The work covers robot programming, installation and commissioning at the facility and customer sites, and maintenance. The posting pays intermediate $35-$44/hr and senior $45-$52/hr and requires a valid driver's licence, a valid passport and travel eligibility.
Responsibilities:
- Program and commission robotic cells at facility and customer sites
- Perform routine and emergency maintenance on robotic systems
- Develop PLC, robot and HMI programs offline
- Configure robot I/O, weld interface and network architecture
- Troubleshoot robotic problems and read electrical schematics
Requirements summary:
- Five years of hands-on robot programming, Fanuc essential
- Experience in resistance, arc and spot welding and material handling
- Knowledge of CSA Z434 and RIA robot safety standards
- Working knowledge of Enet communication protocol
- Diploma in mechatronics, automation or robotics
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: moderate · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Valid passport |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechatronics, Automation and Robotics, Robotics and Industrial Automation |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Engineering Search Firm Inc.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Type: Full-time On-Site
Salary: Intermediate $35-$44/hr, Senior $45-$52/hr
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a valid passport and be eligible for travel.
Responsibilities:
- Support existing and develop new robot templates and platforms
- Setup structure for robot programs and overall architecture
- Lead the installation and commissioning of custom automated robotic cells both at the facility and at customer sites, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to specifications.
- Perform routine and emergency service maintenance on robotic systems at customer locations to ensure maximum uptime and performance.
- Program robot paths, set up program structure and implement offline programming.
- Configure robot I/O, weld interface and program call and communications with PLC
- Anticipate and solve robotic problems (Troubleshoot)
- Read and interpret electrical schematics and specifications
- Development of PLC, Robot and HMI Programs offline using custom electrical design and mechanical drawings for reference
- Set-up and configuration of network architecture between devices and supporting equipment
- Work in collaboration with Project Managers, Project leads, Mechanical Designer, Machine tool builder, and electricians to successfully complete projects and on budget
Requirements:
- Must have 5 years of hands-on experience in programming robots. (Fanuc Robots essential, Kuka, Yaskawa) and within the custom automation sector.
- Programming language
- Experience in robotic servo resistance welding, arc welding, spot welding and material handling is required
- Excellent understanding of robotic coordinate systems
- Some exposure to offline simulation
- Working knowledge of communication protocols (Enet)
- Good understanding robot safety setup, program flow, familiar CSA Z434 and RIA robotic safety standards and programming theories
- Computer skills using Microsoft Word, Excel and AutoCad
- Excellent mathematical and organizational skills
- Diploma in Mechatronics; Automation and Robotics Technician; Robotics and Industrial Automation or similar applicable course.
- Must have strong professional written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a valid passport and be eligible for travel.
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