Robotics & Process Engineer – FANUC Onsite

The Fountain Group; Geneva (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics & Process Development for Columbus, IN. The role emphasizes process development, equipment and tooling improvements, and Lean optimization, requiring 3+ years of shop-floor experience and strong FANUC robot programming skills.

The engineer will own projects from development through implementation, including robotics integration, GD&T applications, and quality improvements, with 100% onsite work and a day/night shift

Qualifications

• 5+ years of broad plant-floor manufacturing engineering experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience is required.
• Hands-on FANUC robot programming experience is required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience with manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling improvements.
• Willingness to work 100% onsite and 1-year contract with possible extension.

Responsibilities

• Program and troubleshoot FANUC robots using ArcTool or HandlingTool.
• Lead end-to-end manufacturing process development for assigned projects.
• Develop, implement, and standardize manufacturing methods, processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Support VPI/NPI and manufacturing launch activities.
• Optimize equipment performance and processes to improve productivity, quality, cycle time, and cost.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and data-driven analysis.
• Identify improvements related to cycle time, ergonomics, safety, quality, waste reduction, and workstation design.
• Support new equipment installation, debugging, commissioning, and process integration.
• Interpret engineering drawings and apply GD&T to manufacturing solutions.
• Evaluate and implement equipment and tooling solutions that meet product specs.

Skills

FANUC robot programming

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Industrial automation

GD&T

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related

Tools

FANUC ArcTool

FANUC HandlingTool

Job description

The Fountain Group is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer – Robotics & Process Development for Columbus, IN. The role emphasizes process development, equipment and tooling improvements, and Lean optimization, requiring 3+ years of shop-floor experience and strong FANUC robot programming skills.

The engineer will own projects from development through implementation, including robotics integration, GD&T applications, and quality improvements, with 100% onsite work and a day/night shift