As our new Robotic Simulation Engineer, you will be responsible for robotic and system simulation services to the Process Engineering group.
We need 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. You’ll be responsible for creating and maintaining robotic simulations using software like ROBOGUIDE, Process Simulate, and Emulate3D. You’ll take part in proposal and design reviews, project meetings while supporting integration and hardware builds where you will collaborate with various engineering teams. Are you ready? Apply today!
How It’s Done
- 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 and document all aspects of the workcell simulation, including cycle time, robot data sheets, DCS sheets, simulation videos, payload sheets, and related deliverables
- Configure, emulate, troubleshoot, and validate PLC logic, automation hardware, safety interlocks, and system communications using electrical and control system documentation to support virtual commissioning
- Configure and integrate hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) control systems with virtual commissioning platforms, robotic simulations, and industrial networks using protocols such as Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, and OPC UA
- Perform electrical controls testing, signal verification, and root-cause analysis within the virtual environment, providing technical feedback and design recommendations to controls, electrical, and project engineering teams prior to system deployment
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 (i.e. HMIs, safety devices, sensors)
- Proficiency in industry-standard simulation software (i.e. Siemens Process Simulate or Plant Simulate, Rockwell Automation Emulate3D, FANUC ROBOGUIDE)
- Experience deploying cells while connecting PLCs, HMIs, and robot controllers virtually and validating sequence logic and error recovery
- Exposure setting up AMRs simulation paths specific to the automotive industry
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety standards (i.e. ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012, ISO 10218-1) and robotic system safety/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 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- Basic understanding of PLCs and controls hardware, including HMIs, safety devices, and sensors
- Proficiency with Siemens Process Simulate or Plant Simulate, Rockwell Automation Emulate3D, or FANUC ROBOGUIDE
- Experience deploying cells, virtually connecting PLCs, HMIs, and robot controllers, and validating sequence logic and error recovery
- Exposure to AMR simulation paths in the automotive industry
- Knowledge of robotic safety standards, including ANSI/RIA R15.06-2012 and ISO 10218-1
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Six or more years of process or systems engineering experience
- Six or more years of robotic simulation experience using listed software 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.
