Robotics Application Engineer

FANUC America Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation is seeking a Robotics Application Engineer in Rochester Hills, Michigan, responsible for providing application engineering expertise across robotic products. This role supports Material Handling applications across Automotive and General Industry markets, guiding customers and engineering teams with troubleshooting and application optimization.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of engineering experience in automated manufacturing or robotic systems, along with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement programs, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience with automated manufacturing or robotic systems.
• Experience with FANUC robot programming is a plus.
• Familiarity with FANUC robot machine vision systems, specifically iRVision.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales application support and troubleshooting for material handling applications.
• Support product planning and development by contributing insights and evaluating product performance.
• Develop demonstration systems for tradeshows and marketing initiatives.

Skills

Robotics application expertise

Technical leadership

Troubleshooting

Application optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Software)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!

Benefits

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 ReimbursementWellness 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