Lead Embedded Software Engineer - Robot Controller

FANUC America Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to lead embedded software development for robot controller systems, including new features and legacy support. You will work across RTOS environments, C, and KAREL, delivering robust, well-documented code.

Responsibilities include designing, testing, and mentoring, coordinating with global teams, and shaping product documentation while maintaining high-quality software standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum ten years of experience in an embedded software development role.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software in RTOS environments including file systems, user program execution, and multi CPU/multi core architectures.
• Implement UI technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, COMET, REST, WebGL) and ensure memory management and system security.
• Adhere to coding standards; design, implement, and document software enhancements to existing products.
• Update design/engineering docs; develop tests and test procedures; document feature concepts with Product Information group.
• Resolve field-reported problems; coordinate with FANUC Japan and other engineers; mentor juniors and interns.

Skills

Embedded software development

C language

KAREL

RTOS

Multi CPU/Multi Core

HTML5/JavaScript/COMET/REST/WebGL

Memory management

System security

Testing procedures

Documentation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ClearCase

Git

Job description

FANUC America Corporation in Rochester Hills, MI seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to lead embedded software development for robot controller systems, including new features and legacy support. You will work across RTOS environments, C, and KAREL, delivering robust, well-documented code.

Responsibilities include designing, testing, and mentoring, coordinating with global teams, and shaping product documentation while maintaining high-quality software standards.