Applications Engineer

FANUC America

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

45 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Job summary

FANUC America is seeking an Robotics Application Engineer to provide expert application engineering across FANUC robotics for material handling in Automotive and General Industry markets. You will support customers, integrators, and sales teams, drive application development, and create demonstrations for tradeshows and marketing initiatives.

You will travel about 15% to customer sites and events, bringing engineering solutions, proof-of-concept testing, and validated use cases to life.

Qualifications

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical leader and SME for material handling applications guiding customers, engineering teams, and sales on FANUC robotics products.
Provide pre-sales application support including reviews, feasibility studies, simulations, presentations, demos, and technical support for strategic opportunities.
Provide post-sales technical support by assisting with troubleshooting, optimization, and resolution of system- and application-level issues.
Investigate and manage product issues by identifying root causes, evaluating actions, and communicating with cross-functional teams.
Support product planning and development by contributing application and market insights, evaluating performance, and supporting customer-facing materials.
Develop new applications and market opportunities by researching use cases, validating concepts, and collaborating with sales and product teams.
Provide input to new products by defining requirements, evaluating features, and supporting testing activities.
Concept, develop, and support demonstration systems for tradeshows and customer demonstrations to showcase FANUC capabilities.
Travel to customer sites and tradeshows as needed (~15%).

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

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.

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

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 look forward to learning more about you!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: