Senior R&D Engineer - Embedded Controller Software

FANUC America Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation seeks a Senior R&D Engineer to develop embedded software for FANUC’s robot controller system, including new features and legacy support. You will work on real-time OS environments, multi-CPU architectures, and modern UI tech, contributing to robust, well-documented code.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree and at least ten years in embedded software, with preference for experience in KAREL and FANUC robotics. Strong collaboration with global teams is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum ten years of experience in an embedded software development role.
• Experience with real-time operating systems and embedded software development.
• Familiarity with KAREL and FANUC robot ecosystem is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software within a real-time OS environment focused on file systems, user program execution, and multi CPU/core architectures.
• Adhere to coding standards to produce clean, well-documented code.
• Design and implement software developments or enhancements to existing products.
• Update design and engineering documentation as required.
• Develop software tests and test procedures; document results.
• Create software feature documentation and coordinate with Product Information for publication.
• Resolve field-reported problems, often of complex nature; mentor junior engineers and interns.

Skills

Embedded software

RTOS

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

KAREL

ClearCase

Git

HTML5

JavaScript

REST

WebGL

Job description

Who You Are

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer responsible for the development of embedded software for FANUC’s robot controller system, including development for new features and support for legacy products. The size and complexity of assigned tasks will vary, and developers must be able to handle multiple assignments efficiently. These are systems built from embedded ‘C’, KAREL, and various other web technologies.

Who You Are

We are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer responsible for the development of embedded software for FANUC’s robot controller system, including development for new features and support for legacy products. The size and complexity of assigned tasks will vary, and developers must be able to handle multiple assignments efficiently. These are systems built from embedded ‘C’, KAREL, and various other web technologies.

How It’s Done

• Development of embedded software within a real-time operating system environment in the following areas:
  • File systems
  • User Program execution environment
  • Multi CPU and Multi Core architecture
  • User Interface technologies (HTML5, JavaScript, COMET, REST, WebGL)
  • Memory management
  • System logging/profiling
  • System and network security
• Adherence to established coding standards to produce clean, clear, well-documented, and easily-maintained code
• Specification, design, and implementation of software developments or software enhancements to existing products
• Updating and modifying design and engineering documentation as required for assigned developments
• Development and implementation of software tests and test procedures
• Development of software feature documentation and coordination with the Product Information group in the publication of product documentation
• Resolution of field reported problems, typically of a difficult or unique nature
• Communication with FANUC Japan and other engineering staff on product development and customer support related issues
• Presentation of a proposed software feature concept to selling division and select customers
• Mentoring of junior engineering staff and software development interns

What You Need

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

What Would Be Even Better

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field
• Strong FANUC robot experience including KAREL
• Experience with source control such as ClearCase and Git
• Robotic Application experience

It’s Up To You

At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported. We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at FANUC America.

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 Reimbursement
• Wellness 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