Who You Are
The Simulation Engineer will be responsible for robotic and system simulation services to the Process Engineering group.
The ideal candidate is a strategic, problem-solving professional who is customer-focused, results-oriented, and experienced in partnering with internal teams and customers to deliver solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
How It’s Done
- Create and maintain robotic simulations using approved software, including ROBOGUIDE, Process Simulate, and Emulate3D.
- Ensure proposed solutions meet required capacity parameters, including throughput, jobs per hour (JPH), cycle time, and annual capacity.
- Ensure all reliability and maintainability data, including mean time to repair (MTTR), and mean time between failures (MTBF), reject rate, and availability, is accurately captured and used in throughput simulations.
- Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions to right-size the capacity of an operation.
- Set up the safety scheme for the workcell in collaboration with other stakeholders.
- Document all aspects of the workcell simulation, including cycle time, robot data sheets, DCS sheets, simulation videos, payload sheets, and related deliverables.
- Collaborate with Process, Controls, Mechanical, and Project Engineering teams to validate system layouts, sequence logic, cycle time, safety zones, and integration assumptions before physical implementation.
- Attend proposal reviews, project meetings, and design reviews, and support integration and hardware builds.
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent relevant experience.
- Exposure to and basic understanding of PLCs and other controls hardware, including HMIs, safety devices, and sensors.
- Proficiency in industry-standard simulation software such as Siemens Process Simulate, Rockwell Automation Emulate3D, Siemens Plant Simulation, and FANUC ROBOGUIDE; equivalent software experience will be considered.
- Experience deploying cells using virtual commissioning with the simulation software listed above, including connecting PLCs, HMIs, and robot controllers virtually to estimate cycle times and PLC scan times, and to validate sequence logic and error recovery with software engineers.
- Experience performing throughput simulations using discrete event simulation software such as Siemens Plant Simulation, AutoMod, or Rockwell Arena.
- Exposure to and basic understanding of how AMRs are used in the automotive industry, including the ability to set up simulation paths for AMR applications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards, including ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 and ISO 10218-1, as well as robotic system safety and risk assessment.
What Would Be Even Better
- Master’s degree in a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in process/systems engineering.
- 6+ years of work experience in robotic simulation using one or more of the software tools listed above.
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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Exposure to and basic understanding of PLCs, HMIs, safety devices, and sensors.
- Proficiency with simulation software (Siemens Process Simulate, FANUC ROBOGUIDE, Emulate3D, Siemens Plant Simulation, AutoMod, Rockwell Arena).
- Experience deploying cells using virtual commissioning, connecting PLCs, HMIs, and robot controllers virtually to validate sequence logic and cycle times.
- Experience performing throughput simulations using discrete event simulation software (Siemens Plant Simulation, AutoMod, Rockwell Arena).
- Exposure to AMRs and ability to set up simulation paths for AMR applications.
- Knowledge of robotic safety standards (ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012, ISO 10218-1) and robotic system safety and risk assessment.
- Master's degree in a related field.
- 6+ years of process/systems engineering experience.
- 6+ years of robotic simulation experience with listed tools.
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.
