Robot Field Service Engineer

fanuc

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Disability Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday & Vacation

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation seeks an Associate Field Service Engineer to provide on-site repair, troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance for FANUC robots and related equipment. The role requires extensive travel to customer sites, with long hours and after-hours support as needed.

The ideal candidate will have robotics service experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-focused mindset. A related Associate's degree or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience in robotics integration, installation, or service repairs.
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic documentation.
Willingness to travel extensively (80% or more) to customer sites.

Responsibilities

Discuss, diagnose, and repair robot operational and process problems as reported by the customer.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain FANUC robot mechanical units and controllers.
Document performance, failure modes, and results for troubleshooting and repair.
Provide daily reports to the Service Supervisor/Manager & Dispatch to update status.
Complete customer calls to identify required parts and software for visits.
Travel to customer sites as required (~80%).

Skills

Robotics service experience

Customer service mindset

Travel-ready

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Associate's degree in Robotics/Mechatronics/Electrical Engineering Technology/Automation

Hands-on equivalent experience

Job description

Who You Are

The Associate Field Service Engineer will be responsible for providing FANUC America Corporation customers with onsite repair, troubleshooting, programming, or maintenance services for FANUC robots and related system equipment on an emergency or unscheduled basis.

The Field Service Engineer must be able to travel to a customer site at a moment’s notice and remain onsite for the duration of time required to perform the troubleshooting and repair functions. The assignments may involve long hours, nights, weekends, and holiday work. This position requires complying with FAC and customer schedules, work rules, and conduct standards.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused, problem-solver with a "service first" mindset who has experience with FANUC technology.

How It's Done

Discuss, diagnose, and repair robot operational and process problems as reported by the customer or technical support hotline.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain FANUC robot mechanical units and controllers and electrical control devices.
Document robot and related equipment performance, failure modes and reporting results for the purpose of troubleshooting, repairing, and restarting the system.
Provide a daily report to the Service Supervisor/Manager & Dispatch to update status and availability.
Complete customer calls to understand the required parts and software needed for the visit.
Complete a Field Service Report after each customer call that describes the problem, the corrective action, and details the labor, material, and travel expense costs to provide to the customer and return to FAC for processing.
Maintain a service tool kit and documentation to facilitate rapid customer response.
Participate in the rotation of the Hot Pager for afterhours service support.
Coordinate responsibilities, activities, and schedule with Service Supervisor/Manager to ensure customer satisfaction, proper billing, and collections.
Communicate frequently with involved FAC employees and customer employees to ensure that expectations are being met.
Return parts shipped for the service call but not purchased by the customer or defective parts replaced under warranty.
Provide telephone-based troubleshooting support to customer employees to resolve robot or related peripheral equipment operational problems on an as needed basis.
Travel to customer sites as required (~80%).

What You Need

Associate’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered
Minimum two years of experience working in a related environment with robotics integration, installation, or service repairs
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting, teardown, and repair
Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic prints and related technical documentation
Familiar with standard machining practices, tooling, fixtures, and gauges
Ability to work safely and effectively in compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer safety requirements
Must be willing to travel extensively (80% or more) to customer sites, sometimes with short notice
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver’s license and be able to drive throughout the organization’s service area for business purposes
Must be able to legally rent and operate a vehicle in the United States and Canada for business travel purposes

What Would Be Even Better

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered
Two or more years of experience working in a related environment with robotics integration, installation, or service repairs
Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze complex customer issues, apply sound judgment, and implement effective, timely resolutions in high‑pressure situations
Customer‑focused professional with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences
Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic is a plus
Previous experience with FANUC robots, controllers, and equipment on R30iB and R30iA control platforms is a plus

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 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: