Location: Cambridge / Brantford Area, Ontario
Employment: Full-Time, Permanent | On-Site

About the Opportunity

We're partnering with an established custom automation manufacturer in Southwestern Ontario to recruit an experienced Senior Robot Programmer with advanced FANUC expertise and a strong background in robotic welding, systems integration and commissioning.

This is a senior, hands-on technical role for someone who can take ownership of complex robotic automation projects, from programming and integration through troubleshooting, commissioning and production readiness.

You'll work on custom-engineered robotic systems involving welding, material handling and industrial automation, while providing technical guidance to junior programmers.

If you're an experienced FANUC programmer who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and seeing your systems perform on the production floor, this opportunity offers significant technical ownership and a competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify and optimize FANUC robot programs for custom automated manufacturing systems.
• Program robotic welding applications, including resistance welding, spot welding and arc welding.
• Configure robotic material handling applications and integrate robots with surrounding automation equipment.
• Lead robotic cell installation, testing, troubleshooting and commissioning.
• Configure robot I/O, welding interfaces, PLC communications and industrial network connections.
• Develop robot programming structures, templates and offline programs.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment, resolve integration issues and improve system performance.
• Interpret electrical schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Support customer installations, commissioning and service activities.
• Mentor junior robot programmers and provide technical direction.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, mechanical designers, electricians and project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on industrial robot programming experience.
• Advanced FANUC robot programming expertise is essential.
• 8+ years of experience in custom industrial automation.
• Demonstrated experience programming robotic welding applications, including resistance, spot and arc welding.
• Experience with robotic material handling systems.
• Strong understanding of robot coordinate systems, programming logic, motion control and robot I/O.
• Experience commissioning robotic cells and troubleshooting integration challenges.
• Familiarity with offline robot programming and simulation.
• Knowledge of industrial communications, including Ethernet/IP.
• Understanding of robotic safety requirements, including CSA Z434 and RIA standards.
• Technical diploma in robotics, mechatronics, industrial automation or a related discipline.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Valid passport and ability to travel to customer sites in the United States and Mexico.

Additional Assets

• Experience with KUKA, ABB or Yaskawa robotic systems.
• Exposure to PLC and HMI programming.
• Experience developing reusable robot programming templates.
• Ability to mentor other programmers and lead technical activities during commissioning.

Compensation & Benefits

• $45.00–$52.00 per hour, based on experience.
• 4-day compressed workweek.
• Profit-sharing program.
• Group RRSP matching after one year.
• Extended health and vision coverage.
• Health and wellness spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Safety boot and tool allowance.
• Professional development and training support.
• On-site mentorship and career advancement opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who has moved beyond basic robot programming and can confidently own the technical execution of complex robotic systems.

You understand how robots interact with PLCs, welding equipment, safety systems and other machinery. You can troubleshoot under pressure, make sound technical decisions and support a project through successful commissioning.

Most importantly, you bring deep, practical FANUC experience and a proven track record in robotic welding automation.

Apply Confidentially

If you have the technical expertise and hands-on experience to lead complex FANUC robotic programming projects, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Pay: $45.00-$52.00 per hour

Work Location: In person