Electrical Design and Quoting Engineer - Paint Shop Handling

FANUC America • Rochester Hills, MI

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About The Position

Support the design, development, and implementation of electrical control systems for FANUC America's Paint Shop Handling (PSH) Paint Group. The role contributes to robotic paint and sealer solutions and initiatives focused on standardization, cost reduction, design accuracy, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities span controls and electrical-system design, robotic-solution configuration, electrical documentation, quoting support, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle. The engineer collaborates with project managers, installation engineers, quoting teams, customers, and other engineering disciplines to deliver reliable automation solutions that meet technical and commercial objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience with control-system design involving PLCs, transformers, safety relays, light curtains, sensors, motors, circuit breakers, encoders, cabling, grounding, and wire sizing.
• Experience using AutoCAD for electrical design and documentation.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, ANSI, and NEMA electrical standards and codes.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and web-based business applications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in industrial automation and robotic systems integration.
• Three years of experience designing industrial control panels.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and software development.
• Experience with fluid-flow analysis and system design.
• Experience supporting robotic paint finishing, sealing, or manufacturing applications.
• Exposure to artificial intelligence applications supporting automation solutions.
• Experience in customer-focused project engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Design control panels and cable systems for robotic paint finishing and sealer applications.
• Configure FANUC paint and sealer robots to meet project-specific requirements.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings and work with project teams to establish expectations, schedules, and deliverables.
• Specify and select electrical components for automation systems.
• Review and clarify customer specifications to understand technical requirements.
• Develop, review, and release electrical schematics, installation drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver process-driven automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and identify root causes of system issues.
• Serve as the primary liaison to PSH Quoting for electrical specification reviews and estimating support.
• Support development initiatives focused on cost reduction, efficiency, innovation, and expanding customer 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.
• Opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time