KUKA Robot Programmer

KUKA Robot Programmer – Tesla

Client: Tesla
Location: Reno, NV
Job Title: KUKA Robot Programmer
Experience: 3–5 years
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

Tesla is looking for an experiencedKUKA Robot Programmer to support robotic automation and manufacturing operations at its Reno, Nevada facility. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience programming, troubleshooting, commissioning, and optimizingKUKA industrial robots in a manufacturing/automation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and optimizeKUKA robot programs for automated manufacturing processes.
• Perform robot programming, setup, calibration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve robot faults, programming issues, and equipment downtime.
• Support integration of KUKA robots with PLCs, sensors, vision systems, conveyors, and other automation equipment.
• Perform robot teach pendant programming and coordinate robot motion paths.
• Optimize robot cycle times, positioning, sequencing, and overall equipment performance.
• Assist with installation, startup, and commissioning of robotic systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues affecting robotic operations.
• Work closely with controls engineers, manufacturing engineers, technicians, and production teams.
• Maintain documentation for robot programs, changes, troubleshooting procedures, and system configurations.
• Follow Tesla safety, quality, and manufacturing standards.

Required Skills

• 3–5 years of hands-on KUKA robot programming experience.
• Strong knowledge ofKUKA industrial robots and KUKA programming.
• Experience withKUKA teach pendant and robot setup/configuration.
• Experience troubleshooting and optimizing robotic automation systems.
• Understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, sensors, and I/O.
• Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings and automation documentation.
• Manufacturing, automotive, battery, or high-volume production experience is highly preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withKUKA KRL programming.
• Experience withKUKA KRC controllers.
• Experience with robotic welding, material handling, assembly, dispensing, or other manufacturing applications.
• Experience integrating robots withSiemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, or other PLC platforms.
• Experience with robotic cell commissioning and startup.
• Automotive or EV manufacturing experience.