FANUC Robotics Systems Engineer: Welding & Automation Lead

Blue Signal Search; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Hands-on projects

FANUC exposure

Collaborative team

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on Robotics Systems Engineer to own robotic welding applications, work directly with FANUC technology, and guide projects from feasibility and programming to commissioning and successful customer operation.

This role offers hands-on ownership of sophisticated robotic welding and automation projects, with extensive exposure to FANUC robotics, motion systems, welding processes, and integrated automation equipment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on FANUC robot programming and Teach Pendant expertise.
• Experience configuring FANUC software, auxiliary axes, Touch Sensing, and Coordinated Motion.
• Strong robotic welding and weld-process knowledge, including programming, process optimisation, commissioning, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Own robotics applications from feasibility through programming, integration, commissioning, and customer acceptance.
• Build and commission FANUC robots, including software loading and motion configuration.
• Program and optimise robotic welding applications, addressing path, cycle-time, and controller challenges.
• Evaluate robot reach, cycle-time, and feasibility to guide automation concepts and equipment selection.
• Integrate robots with positioners, controllers, safety devices, tooling, and peripherals to create production cells.
• Support factory acceptance testing, customer run-off, installation, startup, and troubleshooting in shop and customer environments.
• Collaborate with mechanical, controls, and project engineering teams to satisfy access, tooling, motion, and process requirements.
• Train customers on equipment operation and robotics functionality.

Skills

FANUC programming

Teach Pendant

Welding processes

Robot cell integration

Cycle-time analysis

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in robotics or related field

Tools

FANUC software

Job description

Blue Signal Search is seeking a hands-on Robotics Systems Engineer to own robotic welding applications, work directly with FANUC technology, and guide projects from feasibility and programming to commissioning and successful customer operation.

This role offers hands-on ownership of sophisticated robotic welding and automation projects, with extensive exposure to FANUC robotics, motion systems, welding processes, and integrated automation equipment.