FANUC Robot Programmer / Developer (KAREL)

FANUC Robot Programmer / Developer (KAREL) Location:

• South Carolina (Through November 2026) → Texas (December 2026 Installation) Job Type: Contract | Travel Required Position Overview We are seeking an experienced FANUC Robot Programmer / Developer with strong KAREL programming experience to support the development, integration, and installation of advanced robotic automation systems.
• This position will begin at our South Carolina facility through November , where the successful candidate will develop and test robotic applications before traveling to Texas in December for final installation, startup, and commissioning.
• This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex automation challenges, developing custom robot functionality, and working alongside controls engineers, PLC programmers, and manufacturing teams.
• Responsibilities Develop and modify FANUC robot programs using both Teach Pendant (TP) and KAREL programming.
• Design and implement custom KAREL applications to extend robot functionality beyond standard TP capabilities.
• Program complete robotic applications from concept through production startup.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, barcode scanners, RFID readers, and other industrial peripherals.

Configure and troubleshoot robot communications using protocols such as:

• EtherNet/IP TCP/IP PROFINET Serial Communications Support robot startup, commissioning, debugging, and production optimization.
• Diagnose and resolve software, communication, and hardware issues during integration.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, project managers, and customers throughout project execution.
• Document programming changes, software revisions, and commissioning activities.
• Travel to customer sites for installation and production support.
• Required Qualifications 5+ years of FANUC robot programming experience in industrial automation.
• Strong experience programming with FANUC KAREL .
• Experience with FANUC Teach Pendant (TP) programming.
• Ability to develop robot applications from the ground up rather than modifying existing code.
• Experience integrating robots with PLC-controlled manufacturing systems.
• Strong understanding of industrial networking and communications.
• Experience troubleshooting robotic cells during startup and production.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and robot layouts.
• Willingness to travel and work onsite in South Carolina and Texas.
• Preferred Experience FANUC iRVision Barcode scanner integration RFID integration SQL or database connectivity Socket messaging Background in automotive or high-volume manufacturing Robot simulation experience (ROBOGUIDE or similar) Powered by JazzHR