Who You Are
In this role as a Design Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the business execution requirements of the Automation Systems Group (ASG). You will be responsible for executing tasks pertaining to the design of mechanical hardware, including pneumatics and hydraulics, for industrial robot systems.
We need an organized, customer-focused, problem-solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and has experience managing multiple tasks at the same time.
How It’s Done
- Design & detail mechanical hardware as required for multiple system projects (system layouts, cable-tray/wire-way routing, mechanical tooling, robot & mounted fixtures, tooling and accessories, and pneumatic/hydraulic devices & circuitry, etc.)
- Take attendance at project team meetings, customer meetings, and design reviews
- Support mechanical and electrical hardware integration, scheduling of multiple design tasks, redline drawing updates and mechanical drawing file control
- Create and/or receive 3D simulation data as part of the design line-up
- Work within hardware design/build project budgets
- Execute design tasks using AutoCAD and Onshape
- Work as part of an execution team
- Assume lead design engineer role on assigned projects
- Maintain and track personal workload
What You Need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum five years of related design experience with mechanical and/or pneumatic design knowledge techniques
- Proven experience with CAD software and techniques including 2D AutoCAD and 3D Onshape
- Strong knowledge of robotic E.O.A.T., work-holding and other related equipment
- Knowledge of the industrial automation industry
- Exposure to ISO-9001 and related quality systems
What Would Be Even Better
- 5+ years of experience and expertise in (mechanical) system engineering, design, and integration of robotic automation systems
- Experience with robot 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 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, we invite you to apply today!
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Minimum five years of related design experience with mechanical and/or pneumatic design
- Experience with CAD software including 2D AutoCAD and 3D Onshape
- Strong knowledge of robotic E.O.A.T. and related equipment
- Knowledge of the industrial automation industry
- Exposure to ISO-9001 and related quality systems
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical system engineering and robotic automation system design
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.







