We are currently searching for a Senior Software Product Manager who will be responsible for product planning and strategic planning activities for new and existing robotic software products. You will be defining product requirements to support market opportunities, customer needs, and future development priorities, while managing the introduction of new products and supporting new and existing robot and PC software solutions. This role provides the opportunity to bridge current capabilities with future customer needs while building significant expertise in FANUC's software-based solutions and tools.
How It’s Done
- Define new and existing software product requirements to support market opportunities, customer needs, and future development priorities
- Develop and maintain product presentations, competitive analysis material, technical sales support material, and product information
- Support evaluation, prioritization, and planning activities related to development requests
- Support scheduling, progress tracking, issue management, and prioritization activities to ensure effective maintenance and enhancement of existing products and successful introduction of new products
- Specify, develop and execute test plans while working closely with groups like FANUC R&D to evaluate new products
- Prepare technical marketing materials and pricing recommendations
- Support application engineers and regional engineering groups with training material and subject matter expertise
- Support product evaluations, demonstrations, proposal development, and application feasibility assessments
- Identify software product concerns, limitations, and critical issues and manage their resolution
- Support trade show and marketing initiatives
What You Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum five years of experience with demonstrated success in a Product Management or related position.
- Prior experience in one or more of the following areas: Robotic simulation, custom robotic interface development, code development on applications for industrial robotics
- Understanding of applicable standards (ISO, RIA, etc.)
- Robot and robot PC software experience (i.e. KAREL, ROBOGUIDE, TP programming, etc.)
- Advanced Project management skills (i.e. planning and administrative skills)
What Would Be Even Better
- 8+ years of related industry experience.
- Master’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- Experience in modern communication / interface protocols and robotic control methods (MQTT, ROS, etc.)
- Experience with 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Customer-focused with strong communication and presentation skills
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 Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum five years of experience in Product Management or related position
- Experience in robotic simulation, custom robotic interface development, or industrial robotics application code development
- Understanding of applicable standards (ISO, RIA, etc.)
- Robot and robot PC software experience (KAREL, ROBOGUIDE, TP programming)
- Advanced project management skills (planning and administrative skills)
- 8+ years of related industry experience
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Experience with modern communication/interface protocols and robotic control methods (MQTT, ROS)
- Experience with 2D and 3D design software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
- Customer-focused with strong communication and presentation skills
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.
