Who You Are
In this role as Robotics Engineer in our Houston, TX office, you will provide technical support to integrators, end users, and FANUC America Corporation’s (FAC) sales team by applying your specialized understanding of software development and robotics to create, optimize, and maintain software solutions for a wide range of robotic applications. Functioning as a technical liaison, you will provide strong customer service, including developing, training, and strengthening customer’s technical skills, while assisting District Managers with routine sales support requests and activities, allowing them to focus on increasing market share and profit growth. The role requires not only software proficiency, but also a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical robotic systems to diagnose, maintain, and correct issues in end-user products.
You must be a customer-focused problem solver with a background in automation and/or robotics engineering and the ability to understand and solve technical challenges. You will be exposed to highly autonomous environments in which you'll have to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.
How It's Done
- Coordinate activities between integrators, regional operations, and appropriate groups at FAC headquarters
- Act as a technical liaison between distribution partners and FAC technical groups
- Debug, recommend, and execute improvements to existing software applications and robotic systems
- Support integrators and end users with robot interfaces
- Manage and support systems integration at FANUC West locations and at customer sites
- Comply with FANUC West standards for controls designs, application software and system documentation
- Manage controls and software activities during system integration phases, including design review, integration, debug, run-off and acceptance
- Develop system documentation (Software Backups, System Operation Manuals, Spare Parts Lists, etc.
- Provide technical leadership to FANUC West sales, engineering and distribution partners
- Support sales, distribution partners, and proposal activities
- Schedule routine onsite integrator visits, to continue relationships, gather feedback, equipment/project check-ins
- Assist in process improvement of FAC
- Occasional overtime and potential weekend work as needed
- Travel to clients within region as needed (Texas and surrounding support areas)
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other automation-related degree, or equivalent relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience with automated manufacturing or robotic systems
- Proven experience analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving mechanical and/or electrical failures, service issues, and/or robot installation challenges
- Ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical prints, with ability to perform basic wiring and use hand tools
- Valid passport or ability to ascertain one when/if needed
What Would Be Even Better
- 4+ years of related experience within the robotics industry
- PLC programming experience
- AutoCAD experience
- KAREL, .NET, and Python experience
- FANUC robot programming experience
It’s Your Move
At FANUC America, 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.
Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.
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
- 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 Software, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other automation-related degree, or equivalent relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience with automated manufacturing or robotic systems activities
- Proven experience analyzing and diagnosing mechanical and/or electrical failures and providing corrective action
- Ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical prints, perform basic wiring and use hand tools
- Valid passport or ability to obtain one when needed
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.
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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.
