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Automotive Body shop and powertrain automation, Packaging & Palletizing, Vision-guided robot control for part handling, Dispensing adhesive applications, Spot Welding, Provide on-site support for ...

Robot Operator

San Francisco, CA ยท On-site

$25/hr

We're making this vision reality by developing general-purpose AI that can control robots to perform any physical task. Our team of engineers, scientists, and roboticists is creating foundation ...

Ability to design and implement system services apps that sit on the robot computer, such as webapps and robot control interfaces. * Focus is on higher-level software development (above firmware/OS ...

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How much do robot control jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for robot control in the United States is $36.88, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.53 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Robot Control vs Robot Programmer?

AspectRobot ControlRobot Programmer
Required CredentialsTechnical certifications, associate degrees in robotics or automationSimilar certifications, programming courses, and technical training
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, automation facilities, industrial settingsDesign labs, manufacturing floors, software development environments
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, automation companies, industrial facilitiesRobotics firms, manufacturing companies, automation service providers
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding operational roles in roboticsFocus on programming and software development for robots

Robot Control involves managing and operating robotic systems on the factory floor, ensuring they perform tasks correctly. Robot Programmers focus on writing and developing the software that enables robots to function. While both roles require technical skills and industry knowledge, Robot Control emphasizes operational oversight, whereas Robot Programmers concentrate on programming and software development.

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Infographic showing various Robot Control job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, and 8% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $76,712 per year, or $36.9 per hour.
Robot Programmer

Robot Programmer

APS Inc.

Sterling Heights, MI โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Atlanta Public Schools rating

5.3

Company rating: 5.3 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

468th of 545 rated elementary and secondary schools


Job description

We are seeking aย Robot Programmerย with experience inย FANUC, KUKA and ABB robots, robotic simulation, and vision-guided automation. The ideal candidate will haveย strong hands-on experience with industrial automation, on-site commissioning, and programming high-volume robotic systems.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Program and optimizeย FANUC and ABB robotsย for various applications.
  • Develop and test robot motion usingย FANUC ROBOGUIDE and ABB RobotStudio.
  • Implementย vision-guided robotic systemsย usingย FANUC iRVision 2D, 3DL, and 3DV.
  • Work onย PLC integrationย (Allen Bradley) for seamless automation.
  • Perform on-siteย robot commissioning, debugging, and troubleshooting.

Handleย robotic applicationsย including:

  • Automotiveย Body shop and powertrain automation,ย Packaging & Palletizing,ย Vision-guided robot control for part handling,ย Dispensingย adhesive applications,ย Spot Welding,ย Provide on-site support forย robot startups, cycle time optimization, and troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implementย efficient robotic automation solutions.


Qualifications:

3+ years of experienceย inย robot programming and industrial automation.
Strong hands-on experience withย FANUC and ABB robots.
Proficiency inย FANUC ROBOGUIDE, ABB RobotStudioย for offline simulation.
Experience withย FANUC iRVision 2D, 3DL, 3DVย for vision applications.
Knowledge ofย Allen Bradley PLCsย for robotic control integration.
Familiarity withย automotive manufacturing, packaging, and machine tendingย applications.
Strong troubleshooting skills forย on-site commissioning and debugging.


GM Certifications (GRS)ย ,ย FANUCย Certifications preferred.
Willingness to travel forย on-site robot programming and support.


Company Description

APS is a controls engineering firm and a market leader in designing, installing, and launching automated production systems within the automotive and non-automotive industry. APS is experienced using the latest GM, Ford and Chrysler Architectures. APS has developed architectures and standards for non-automotive and tier customers as well. Our engineers are experienced with Body and Assembly, Paint, Material handling, Food Processing and Commercial Utility applications. APS engineers have several years of experience developing and applying cutting edge hardware and software applications with the use of many types of PC and PLC based processors.