Who You Are
As our Senior Robotics Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, debugging, and delivering FANUC robot software for the customers of the Global Standards Software & Validation Group (GSSV). You will be required to gather customer requests and requirements needed for current and future projects. These requests will need to be clarified by creating a functional specification that is approved by the customer. On approval of each development, you must create an internal functional specification interfacing with applications that include, but are not limited to, Spot, Dispense, Stud, MH, SPR, Flowdrill, Tool Changers, Project Welding, Arc Welding, Vision, Collaborative Robots.
You will need to be a problem-solver with a “service first” (customer-focused) mindset who has experience with FANUC technology.
How It’s Done
- Lead software developments for key GSSV customers
- Write detailed robot software specifications and programming guides based on customer specific process requirements
- Develop robot programs written in KAREL, TTP+ and PMC
- Develop, integrate, and validate custom application solutions to meet specific customer requirements
- Support system field installation and startup of GSSV robots
- Develop customer specific programming guides
- Configure project software using CPQ
- Support sales and quoting efforts as required
- May supervise and train entry-level engineers
- Attend project meetings with customers, engineers, and managers
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Software or Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Minimum of five years of experience working with body shop applications including spot welding, riveting, clinching, flow drill, dispensing, etc.
- Experience with industrial robots and/or computer-controlled automation
- Robot software programming experience (FANUC KAREL, TPP, etc.)
What Would Be Even Better
- 8+ years of related experience
- PLC Programming (Allen Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
- Software programming experience (C++, Python, etc.)
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
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- At least five years of experience with body shop applications, including spot welding, riveting, clinching, flow drilling, or dispensing
- Experience with industrial robots and/or computer-controlled automation
- Robot software programming experience with FANUC KAREL, TPP, or similar technologies
- Eight or more years of related experience
- PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar systems
- Software programming experience with C++, Python, or similar languages
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.
