Who You Are
In this role, you would support the development of software solutions and data-driven tools that enhance FANUC America's robotic paint and sealer systems. As part of the PSH Software Engineering team, you would contribute to the design, development, testing, implementation, and support of software products used in advanced industrial automation environments. Your work would help improve process efficiency, data visibility, and operational performance for both internal teams and customers.
You would collaborate with Controls Engineers, Process Engineers, and project teams to develop software applications, reporting tools, dashboards, automation workflows, and data analysis solutions. From supporting new product development to creating process monitoring tools and troubleshooting systems at customer facilities, you would play an important role in delivering innovative automation technologies and continuous process improvements.
Success in this role requires strong analytical thinking, software development expertise, attention to detail, and a passion for solving complex technical challenges. If you enjoy working at the intersection of software engineering, data analysis, and industrial automation, we encourage you to apply.
How It's Done
- Support the full software engineering lifecycle for new and existing robotic paint and sealer system products.
- Design, develop, test, and implement software applications and product enhancements.
- Collaborate with Controls and Process Engineers to create data analysis and reporting tools.
- Develop automated solutions using Excel VBA, Power Automate, and related technologies to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Create data validation and error-detection logic to identify abnormal conditions and support process reliability.
- Analyze process data and recommend improvements to control strategies and operational performance.
- Develop digital tools, workflows, and forms to support process tracking, data collection, and operational activities.
- Standardize reporting tools and data structures across teams where appropriate.
- Prepare and maintain standard operating procedures for software installation, configuration, and operation.
- Support sales, quoting activities, and onsite customer debugging and commissioning efforts as required.
What You Need
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments; automotive industry experience preferred.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including advanced formulas, macros, and VBA development.
- Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar process automation tools.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, process automation, and process optimization initiatives.
- Strong HTML and CSS development skills.
- Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or project-based teams.
- Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight and international travel, and work within industrial manufacturing environments.
What Would Be Even Better
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent experience applying statistical methodologies to process improvement initiatives.
- Experience developing dashboards using Power BI or other business intelligence platforms.
- Experience with source control platforms, preferably GitLab.
- Experience with PLC programming and industrial communication protocols.
- Experience with systems engineering, design, assembly, and robotic automation systems.
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.
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!
USA Benefits
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 Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Experience in industrial automation or manufacturing environments
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including advanced formulas, macros, and VBA development
- Experience with Power Automate, SharePoint, or similar process automation tools
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, process automation, and process optimization initiatives
- Strong HTML and CSS development skills
- Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, or project-based teams
- Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight and international travel, and work in industrial manufacturing environments
- Automotive industry experience
- Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent process-improvement experience
- Experience developing dashboards using Power BI or other business intelligence platforms
- Experience with source control platforms, preferably GitLab
- Experience with PLC programming and industrial communication protocols
- Experience with systems engineering, design, assembly, and robotic automation systems
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.
