Staff Engineer

FANUC America Corporation

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term DisabilityPlans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation is seeking an R&D Staff Engineer to provide compliance leadership for hazardous area (explosive environment) industrial robot products across development and production. You will manage product certification and agency approvals, including securing new product approvals and maintaining existing certifications.

You will coordinate with approval agencies, support certification issue resolution, and develop technical strategies and documentation for compliance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
At least ten years with approval agencies (FM, UL, CSA).
Experience certifying products for hazardous locations.
Knowledge of international hazardous area standards (IECEx, ATEX, JPEx, KC).
Strong problem-solving and technical writing skills.
Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Lead product certification activities and test plan development.
Coordinate with approval agencies to maintain certifications.
Develop strategies and documentation for compliance.
Support cross-functional teams to meet standards.
Review design changes for continued compliance.
Monitor standard changes and assess impact.
Produce accurate certification information for customer materials.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Technical problem-solving

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Documentation tools

Job description

FANUC America, the largest industrial robot manufacturer and the only producer of Explosion-proof robots in the U.S., is looking for an R&D Staff Engineer to provide compliance leadership for hazardous area (explosive environment) industrial robot products throughout development and production. You will manage product certification and agency approval activities, including securing approvals for new products and maintaining existing certifications.

You’ll also coordinate with approval agencies, support resolution of certification issues for existing products, and develop technical strategies and documentation for compliance. Cross-functional partnership will help you ensure our products meet regulatory requirements and performance expectations.

How It’s Done

Develop specifications for hazardous area (explosive environment) products to ensure compliance with applicable international standards
Lead product certification activities, including development and execution of test plans, procedures, and analysis to support approvals
Interface with approval agencies (e.g., FM, DEKRA, CSA, Notified Bodies), coordinate approval activities, and maintain product certifications and documentation
Monitor and assess changes to applicable standards and determine impact on existing and future products
Review and approve design and documentation changes affecting certified products to ensure continued compliance
Lead internal and surveillance audits driven by explosion-proof certification audits
Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on compliance requirements and product designs
Coordinate cross‑functional efforts with engineering, manufacturing, and internal stakeholders to ensure products are designed, built, and maintained in accordance with certification requirements
Develop and review technical communications and documentation for internal teams, global partners, and external agencies
Resolution of certification and approval issues for existing products, in coordination with responsible engineering groups
Ensure accuracy of certification‑related information in customer‑facing materials, including marketing and installation documentation

What You Need

Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum ten years of experience working with approval agencies (i.e. FM, UL, CSA)
Experience certifying products for use in hazardous location
Working knowledge of international hazardous area standards and certification schemes (e.g., IECEx, ATEX, JPEx, KCs)
Strong technical problem‑solving skills with the ability to analyze and resolve complex engineering challenges
Proficiency in technical writing, including the creation and review of engineering documentation
Solid understanding of electrical and mechanical systems

What Would Be Even Better

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field
Experience working with certification bodies such as CSA, DEKRA, FM, Intertek, or TIIS
Experience supporting or leading product certifications for equipment used in hazardous (explosive) environments
Experience administering or auditing quality systems aligned with ISO/IEC 80079‑34
Formal certification in hazardous area compliance (e.g., CompEx, IECEx, or CoPC)
Experience serving in a technical authority or approval role for hazardous area product certifications
Experience coordinating or hosting witnessed testing with certification agencies
Experience in Robotics or automation systems

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 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: