Application Engineer - Physical AI

FANUC America Corporation•Rochester Hills, MI

About The Position

The Application Engineer supports the application of FANUC software products in physical AI, external motion control, and virtual commissioning and digital twin technologies for internal and external customers. The role serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing pre- and post-sales support, resolving product and application issues, contributing to product planning and development, and developing emerging applications and market opportunities. The engineer also provides input to new products and technologies and develops demonstration systems for customer, trade show, and marketing use.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent relevant experience.
  • At least three years of experience in industrial and robotic automation.
  • Strong coding skills, such as Python, C++, and CMake.
  • Experience or exposure to external motion planning and/or control.
  • Proficiency in ROS 2, computer networking, Docker, and Linux OS.
  • Experience with modern simulation and emulation software products.
  • Experience with robot and simulation software.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree or doctorate in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Five or more years of industrial and/or robotic automation experience.
  • Experience with Nvidia Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, and Omniverse.
  • Experience implementing AI workflows for automation systems.
  • Experience in software product management.
  • Experience with 2D and 3D design software.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for physical AI and virtual commissioning applications, advising customers, engineering teams, and sales on FANUC products.
  • Provide pre- and post-sales technical support through application reviews, feasibility studies, simulations, demonstrations, customer presentations, troubleshooting, and application optimization.
  • Investigate and manage product and application issues by identifying root causes, evaluating corrective actions, and communicating with cross-functional teams.
  • Support product planning and development by contributing application and market insights, reviewing documentation, evaluating product performance and competitive offerings, and supporting customer-facing materials.
  • Research use cases, validate solution concepts, and perform proof-of-concept testing to develop new applications and market opportunities in collaboration with sales and product teams.
  • Define application requirements, evaluate features, and support validation and testing of new products and technologies in partnership with FANUC R&D.
  • Concept, develop, and support demonstration systems for trade shows, customer engagements, and marketing initiatives showcasing FANUC robotics solutions.
  • Conduct market and application analysis to identify opportunities for intelligent products, software enhancements, and digital twin-enabled virtual commissioning solutions.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement program.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability plans.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Wellness program.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Flexible benefit dollars.
  • Holiday and vacation program.
  • Market-competitive pay and benefits programs.
  • Opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements.
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