Robotics Technician (KUKA)

Location: Secaucus, New Jersey, United States; onsite role

Company

hirify.global, a Sanmina company, designs, builds, and delivers technology infrastructure and automated assembly solutions for hyperscale customers.

What you will do

• Own the performance, availability, calibration, mastering, and preventive maintenance of KUKA robotic systems.
• Diagnose and resolve robot, controller, end-of-arm tooling, robotic cell, electrical, mechanical, controls, software, and communication faults.
• Develop critical spares strategies and support rapid equipment recovery to minimize production downtime.
• Partner with KUKA field service and internal engineering teams on repairs, upgrades, system improvements, and recurring failure elimination.
• Maintain robot programs, configurations, calibration data, maintenance records, and recovery documentation.
• Analyze downtime and equipment performance trends, perform root-cause analysis, and cross-train colleagues on automated controls and mechanical systems.

Requirements

• Trade school certification in a technical field and 6+ years of practical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robot programming, troubleshooting, calibration, mastering, axis and servo systems, and controller diagnostics; KUKA experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with end-of-arm tooling, robot-to-tool interfaces, pneumatic systems, sensors, and tooling-related failure modes.
• Experience developing and executing robot preventive maintenance, calibration, recovery, and reliability programs in production.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, I/O documentation, robot programs, and technical manuals.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, Microsoft Office experience, and the ability to work with OEM field service, engineering, and operations teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on continuous improvement and practical learning.
• Competitive base salary and eligibility for a performance-based annual bonus.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health, wellness, life, and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, company-paid holidays, parental leave, family care support, training programs, and on-the-job learning.