Who You Are
We are currently searching for a Senior Research & Development Engineer to lead the development of new mechanical products for the robotics painting market. The size and complexity of your product work will not only vary, but will also require design, analysis, and testing of robotic linkages, drives, and various peripheral components. Most importantly, you will need an understanding of how these elements impact product performance, reliability, and cost.
In addition to the development of new products, you will also be resolving issues with current products and installations. This will often require innovative designs and analysis following rigorous engineering discipline. You will often collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing staff, other development staff, sales staff, and customers.
How It’s Done
- Selection and packaging of critical mechanical components, including castings, weldments, drives, commercial components, and various other machined parts
- Guidance and development of Research and Development Engineers
- Developing, updating, and releasing components, assemblies, and drawings in CAD
- Presenting proposed new product concepts
- Review and rationalization of designs in context of cost, schedule, and risk
- Definition and implementation of required analysis for mechanical design problems
- Definition and execution of product validation and performance tests
- Estimating both the material and development costs of a proposed design
- Reviewing dimensioning and tolerancing strategies for new designs
- Troubleshooting and investigating interdisciplinary problems related to robot motion, electrical, and fluid flow hardware
- Creating technical procedures and content for product documentation
- Some travel is also required
What You Need
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design and Analysis (SolidEdge, SolidWorks, 3D, 2D CAD, Ansys, Mathcad, etc.)
- Demonstrated record of development of mechanisms
- Demonstrated ability to read prints
- Well-developed understanding of industrial design and engineering practices
- Familiarity with general manufacturing processes and their related costs
What Would Be Even Better
- Masters Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
It’s Your Move
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
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years experience in Mechanical Design and Analysis (SolidEdge, SolidWorks, 3D/2D CAD, Ansys, Mathcad, etc.)
- Demonstrated record of development of mechanisms
- Demonstrated ability to read prints
- Well-developed understanding of industrial design and engineering practices
- Familiarity with general manufacturing processes and related costs
- Masters Degree or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
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.
