Who You Are
The Engineer will be responsible for the design, testing, and/or implementation of robotic painting solutions for automotive, heavy truck, or Tier I suppliers. Your duties will include a combination of robot program design, robot programming, and spray application engineering.
The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem-solver with exceptional communication skills who enjoys going above and beyond for customers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and has experience with paint process, paint robot programming, and ideally, FANUC America robots.
How It’s Done
- Develop robot programs offline using ROBOGUIDE and PaintPRO simulation software.
- Perform process system verification testing at modular build and customer sites using the System Verification Manual.
- Perform spray testing and customer demonstrations in the laboratory to determine the optimal application settings.
- Provide project and customer troubleshooting and support to existing installations for identified process and application equipment.
- Perform process engineering analysis and feasibility studies of paint automation equipment required for the release of Process Studies.
- Optimize the integration of application equipment, specifically bell atomizers and fluid delivery equipment for projects (e.g., optimize color change, ensure proper settings per System Verification Manual, etc.).
- Provide training to FANUC America Engineers and customers on application equipment and process.
- Provide recommendations for robot and application equipment improvements to enhance performance and reduce cost.
- Assist in updates to the System Verification Manuals and troubleshooting methods.
- Ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in related technical engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
- Paint process experience with FANUC America paint robots, including paint robot programming.
- Experience with paint and powder application & equipment including paint spray gun and bell
applications, pumping / fluid delivery equipment. - Process knowledgeable and experienced in fluid delivery systems, rotary atomizer (bells) and spray gun
applications. - Experienced with PaintPRO and/or other offline programming software.
- Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.
What Would Be Even Better
- Master’s Degree in related technical field.
- Minimum five years of experience with Sealant and Adhesive Application & equipment.
- Experience with Fanuc ISD and IPS dispensers greatly preferred (pumping and fluid delivery/control equipment).
- Ability to speak multiple languages.
- Experienced in robot programming specifically with FANUC Robots.
- Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.
It’s Your Move
At FANUC America, our commitment to People is at the heart of everything we do. We recognize and respect the unique contributions of every team member, and we believe in fostering an environment where careers can grow and thrive. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence, we encourage you to explore new opportunities within our organization—whether that means expanding your skill set, stepping into a new challenge, or collaborating across departments.
Your experience and insights already make you a valued part of our team. If you're ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply for this position today. Good luck—and thank you for your continued dedication to FANUC America.
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in related technical engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience
- Paint process experience with FANUC America paint robots, including paint robot programming
- Experience with paint and powder application & equipment including paint spray gun and bell applications, pumping / fluid delivery equipment
- Process knowledge and experience in fluid delivery systems, rotary atomizer (bells) and spray gun applications
- Experienced with PaintPRO and/or other offline programming software (ROBOGUIDE mentioned elsewhere)
- Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities and performing system verification testing
- Ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality
- Master's Degree in related technical field
- Minimum five years of experience with Sealant and Adhesive Application & equipment
- Experience with FANUC ISD and IPS dispensers (pumping and fluid delivery/control equipment)
- Ability to speak multiple languages
- Experienced in robot programming specifically with FANUC Robots (additional preference)
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.
