Robot Programmer

TechnipFMC

. Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize programs for KUKA and FANUC industrial robots .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHyderabad • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in programming and troubleshooting KUKA and FANUC industrial robots, with a strong focus on offline programming, simulation, and integration with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment. Proficient in utilizing Visual Components and Siemens CAD/CAM tools to optimize robotic applications for automated production processes.

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KUKA Robot ProgrammingFANUC Robot ProgrammingVisual Components ExperienceSiemens TeamcenterRobotic Integration with PLCs

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Hard Skills

Robot ProgrammingSimulationTroubleshootingRobot Coordinate SystemsMotion ProgrammingAutomated SequencesCNC Machine AutomationRobotic Applications DevelopmentFault HandlingChange Traceability

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingRemote SupportCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Siemens NX CAD/CAMJT2GoPLC InterfacesVision SystemsAutomated Pallet Handling

Industry Keywords

RoboticsAutomationMechatronicsManufacturing EngineeringProduction Ramp-Up

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, modify, troubleshoot, and optimize programs for KUKA and FANUC industrial robots
Develop robotic applications for automated deburring cells, CNC machine automation, component/material handling, and automated production processes
Perform robot programming, simulation, testing, and validation offline wherever practical before deployment to production equipment
Use Visual Components and robot-specific programming/simulation environments to develop and validate robotic processes
Use Siemens Teamcenter, JT2Go, and Siemens NX CAD/CAM to work with engineering data, 3D models, manufacturing layouts, tooling, fixtures, and equipment configurations
Develop and validate robot paths, reach, accessibility, tool orientation, clearances, collision conditions, and automated sequences
Troubleshoot robot programs, alarms, I/O, PLC handshakes, interlocks, communication, sequencing, and machine-interface issues
Integrate robots with CNC machine tools, PLCs, pallet systems, grippers, fixtures, sensors, vision systems, and automation equipment
Optimize robot movements and sequences to improve safety, quality, cycle time, equipment utilization, reliability, and productivity
Develop standardized, maintainable robot programs with robust fault handling and recovery routines
Maintain program backups, revision control, documentation, and change traceability
Provide remote technical support and support commissioning, process qualification, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp-up
Capture lessons learned and incorporate improvements into standard programs and future applications
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, CNC Programming, Automation and Controls, Maintenance, Production, Quality, equipment suppliers, and system integrators
Take robotic applications from engineering data and digital concept through offline programming, simulation, onsite prove-out, optimization, and stable production operation
Deploy onsite when required, prove out, optimize, standardize, and support production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree, diploma, or equivalent technical experience in Robotics, Automation, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of relevant experience
Strong practical experience programming industrial robotic systems
Experience programming and troubleshooting primarily KUKA and secondarily FANUC robots and control systems
Working knowledge of KUKA KRL and FANUC robot programming
Experience with offline robot programming and simulation
Must have Visual Components experience
Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter, JT2Go, and Siemens NX CAD/CAM
Strong understanding of robot coordinate systems, tooling, frames, motion programming, I/O, PLC interfaces, interlocks, and automated sequences
Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment
Ability to understand 3D CAD models, manufacturing layouts, tooling, fixtures, and robotic-cell configurations
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, remote-support, and communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel internationally for up to approximately 20% of working time
Preferred experience with robotic CNC machine tending and automated machining operations
Preferred experience with high-mix, low-volume, complex, tight-tolerance, or high-value manufacturing
Preferred experience with KUKA and FANUC offline programming/simulation environments
Preferred experience with Siemens PLC-controlled automation and PROFINET
Preferred experience with robotic grippers, end-of-arm tooling, automated pallet handling, vision systems, and material handling
Preferred experience with SAT, commissioning, and production ramp-up
Preferred knowledge of robot and machinery safety principles
Preferred experience with structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, or DMAIC

Benefits

Comp & perks

International travel opportunities for up to approximately 20% of working time
Remote-first work arrangement with most development completed digitally and offline
Remote technical support work
International and global collaboration
Equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity-focused workplace culture