Robotics Development Engineer - Mechanical & Controls

FANUC America Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is seeking an Development Engineer to advance robotic 7th Axis Rail designs and related dress systems for the Product Plus Group. You will focus on mechanical and controls design to drive customer satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, FEA, GD&T, and the ability to create clear prints and electrical interfaces. You will develop new standard rails, validate prototypes, support integrations, and present technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• Minimum three years of industrial automation design experience with CAD tools.
• Experience interpreting and creating electrical interface drawings, robot manuals, and mechanical prints.
• Experience with SolidWorks and AutoCAD drawing suites.

Responsibilities

• Develop new standard rail products.
• Facilitate testing of new products and prototypes.
• Validate peripheral rail equipment (lubes, carriers, cabling).
• Create 3D models and drawings for robotic rails, add-ons, and controller interfaces.
• Lead design reviews and ensure ISO-compliant engineering accuracy.
• Provide status updates to project teams and management.
• Support customers with applications and implementation guidance.
• Release engineering packages in ERP.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering standards and ISO processes.
• Manage costs and support production/testing plans.

Skills

Mechanical design

Controls design

FEA

DFM

GD&T

3D CAD

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

FANUC America Corporation in Rochester Hills, Michigan, is seeking an Development Engineer to advance robotic 7th Axis Rail designs and related dress systems for the Product Plus Group. You will focus on mechanical and controls design to drive customer satisfaction and profitability.

The role requires hands-on CAD work, FEA, GD&T, and the ability to create clear prints and electrical interfaces. You will develop new standard rails, validate prototypes, support integrations, and present technical