Who You Are
Application Engineer with experience in Physical AI technologies are responsible for the duties outlined below. As a member of the FANUC Canada engineering team based in Mississauga, you will collaborate closely with customers, system integrators, sales personnel, project managers, administrative staff, service teams, suppliers, and consultants. This role requires regular in-office collaboration and customer engagement to support successful project execution and business objectives.
How It’s Done
- Support FANUC robots with physical AI platform connections, including virtual commissioning, motion planners and streaming, AI camera sensors and digital twin integration.
- Manage, organize, test, demonstrate and administer hardware, software, coding, dockers, VM and controls for robot applications with AI integration.
- Assist with answering complex AI programming questions within time and budget constraints, including troubleshooting networks, hardware, software and AI platform motion planners.
- Test and trial new software releases and options and participate in development brainstorming to assist integrators, customers and coworkers with their AI integration tasks and questions.
- Assist with configuring the related FANUC products and AI options and related bills-of-materials to ensure the technical risks are quantified and addressed.
- Occasionally travel to integrators and customer sites for demos and presentations and comply with the related schedules, work rules, policies and conduct standards.
- Participate in technical kick-offs, Q&A sessions, customer process analysis and demos, to define materials, select qualified suppliers, and evaluate emerging products.
- Track, maintain, and update task schedules and coordinate priorities to ensure your related deliverables are on time and to the expected level of quality.
What You Need
- Degree in computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or related systems engineering field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Three or more years of experience working with AI motion planning and simulation software like FANUC Roboguide, RoboDK, MoveIT, Process Simulate, ISAAC Sim, Ingnition, Rockwell Emulate, ROS2.
- Strong coding skillset (Python, C++, CMake, KAREL, VIBE, etc.) in a large, distributed development environment using Windows and LINUX OS.
- Experience with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis with complex industrial PC, PLC, SCADA, networking, cybersecurity, cloud and sensor connections.
- Ability to interact with sales, operations, service, etc. to prioritize and respond to critical customer support tickets and requests in a timely manner.
It’s Your Move
At FANUC Canada Ltd., 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.
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!
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
- Life Insurance
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
More information related to benefits offered by FANUC can be found at the hyperlink attached here.
FANUC Canada is seeking a qualified applicant for a Application Engineer role. The pay range for this position is $80,000 - 127,000 CAD per year. The pay range listed is based on both salary and other compensation, including bonuses and profit sharing, that an employee may be paid during their employment with FANUC Canada.
A compensation package offered to a successful applicant will ultimately be determined by consideration of a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, an applicant’s geographic location, educational attainment, and level of experience.
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Skills Required
- Degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or equivalent relevant experience
- Three or more years of experience with AI motion planning and simulation software
- Experience with FANUC RoboGuide, RoboDK, MoveIt, Process Simulate, Isaac Sim, Ignition, Rockwell Emulate, or ROS2
- Strong coding skills in Python, C++, CMake, KAREL, VIBE, or similar languages and tools
- Experience working in distributed development environments using Windows and Linux
- Experience troubleshooting industrial PCs, PLCs, SCADA, networking, cybersecurity, cloud, and sensor connections
- Experience with problem-solving and root cause analysis
- Ability to collaborate with sales, operations, service, customers, and integrators
- Ability to prioritize and respond to critical customer support tickets and requests promptly
FANUC America Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about FANUC America and has not been reviewed or approved by FANUC America.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision insurance along with disability and life insurance. A wellness program is also described as part of the health-and-wellbeing offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings program as part of the core package. Broader retirement supports such as pension and retirement allowance plans are also highlighted at the parent-company level as part of employee welfare initiatives.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation and paid holidays are included as standard time-off benefits. Time off is also associated with positive work/life balance in at least one role-specific account.
FANUC America Insights
What We Do
FANUC America Corporation, headquartered in Rochester Hills, MI is the leading supplier of robots, CNC systems and factory automation. Founded in 1982, FANUC America has over 1,500 employees in the Americas. Our team of automation professionals work in customer service, engineering, finance, human resources, IT, logistics, operations, manufacturing, product development, sales & marketing and training. On October 22, 2019, FANUC America hosted a Grand Opening of our new 461,000 square-foot facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan, in order to keep pace with the growing demand for robots and automation. Constructed and in full operation just one year after breaking ground, the new facility houses several departments including engineering, product development, manufacturing and warehousing. FANUC now occupies over one million square feet of building space in Oakland County, Michigan. In 2021, FANUC America was named one of Michigan’s top workplaces by the Detroit Free Press for the 10th consecutive year. In addition, the Chicago Tribune named FANUC America’s Hoffman Estates, IL regional office one of Illinois’ top workplaces.
