Applications Engineer

FANUC America Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation is seeking a Robotics Application Engineer to provide application engineering expertise across FANUC robotics to support Material Handling in Automotive and General Industry markets. You will support customers, integrators, and sales teams by driving development, product planning, and demonstrations for tradeshow and marketing initiatives.

Role involves pre-sales reviews, simulations, customer presentations, post-sales troubleshooting, developing new applications, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of engineering experience with automated manufacturing or robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide application engineering expertise across FANUC robotics for material handling applications.
• Lead pre-sales activities: feasibility studies, simulations, customer presentations, and demonstrations.
• Provide post-sales technical support: troubleshooting, optimization, and issue resolution.
• Guide product planning and development with application insights and cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop and demonstrate new applications and market opportunities with proof-of-concept testing.
• Create and support demonstration systems for tradeshows and customer events; travel ~15%.

Skills

Engineering experience

Automation knowledge

Pre-sales support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

FANUC robot programming

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

iRVision

Job description

Who You Are

In this role as a Robotics Application Engineer, you will provide application engineering expertise across FANUC’s robotic products and technologies to support Material Handling applications across Automotive and General Industry markets. You will support customers, integrators, and sales teams by driving application development, product planning, strategic sales support, and the creation of demonstrations for tradeshows and marketing initiatives.

Who You Are

In this role as a Robotics Application Engineer, you will provide application engineering expertise across FANUC’s robotic products and technologies to support Material Handling applications across Automotive and General Industry markets. You will support customers, integrators, and sales teams by driving application development, product planning, strategic sales support, and the creation of demonstrations for tradeshows and marketing initiatives.

How It’s Done

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for material handling applications by guiding customers, engineering teams, and sales on the effective application of FANUC robotics products
• Provide pre-sales application support, including application reviews, feasibility studies, simulations, customer presentations, demonstrations, and technical support for strategic sales opportunities
• Provide post-sales technical support by assisting customers with troubleshooting, application optimization, and resolution of system- and application-level issues
• Investigate and manage product and application issues by identifying root causes, evaluating corrective actions, and maintaining clear and proactive communication with cross-functional teams
• Support product planning and development by contributing application and market insights, evaluating product performance, reviewing documentation, assessing competitive products, and supporting customer-facing materials
• Develop new and emerging applications and market opportunities by researching use cases, validating solution concepts, performing proof-of-concept testing, and collaborating with sales and product teams
• Provide technical input to new products and technology development by defining application requirements, evaluating new features, and supporting validation and testing activities
• Concept, develop, and support demonstration systems for tradeshows, customer demonstrations, and marketing initiatives to showcase the capabilities and value of FANUC robotics solutions
• Travel to customer sites and tradeshows as needed (~15%)

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Software) or equivalent relevant experience
• 2+ years of engineering experience with automated manufacturing or robotic systems

What Would Be Even Better

• FANUC robot programming and industrial automation experience
• Experience with AutoCAD and 2D industry-standard drawings
• Experience with SolidWorks and 3D modeling standards
• Familiarity with FANUC robot machine vision systems, specifically iRVision

It’s Your Move

Benefits

At FANUC America, we are driven by a deep respect for our people and a commitment to building a workplace dedicated to integrity and excellence. We believe that great careers are built through opportunity, growth, and collaboration—and we’re excited to invite talented individuals like you to explore what’s possible with us.Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.

We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Dollars
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans