Engineer - Physical AI
About The Position
The Engineer - Physical AI supports FANUC robot products in physical AI, external motion control, virtual commissioning, and digital twin technologies for internal and external customers. The role provides high-level software and controls expertise and assists FANUC District Managers with sales support to enable regional unit and profit growth. The primary support area is the FAC Midwest region, including but not limited to Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, and Colorado. The engineer serves as a technical leader and subject matter expert, providing pre- and post-sales support, customer training, application reviews, feasibility studies, simulations, demonstrations, troubleshooting, and optimization. The role also investigates product and application issues, develops emerging applications and market opportunities, supports robot option integration and iRVision systems, contributes to robotics software frameworks, and transforms partner requirements into reliable technical outcomes. Occasional overnight travel to customer sites or FANUC facilities may be required, up to 50%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in engineering and integration of industrial robotics automation, with the ability to read electrical and control prints.
- At least 3 years of experience in motion planning or a related field.
- Experience with modern simulation and emulation software, such as FANUC Roboguide, RoboDK, MoveIT, or Process Simulate.
- Strong coding skills in Python, C++, CMake, or similar tools in a large, distributed development environment.
- Background in robotics and ROS planning, with proficiency in ROS2, computer networking, Docker, and Linux OS.
- Ability to evaluate optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms.
- Strong communication skills and ability to support sales and application engineering with technical expertise.
- Willingness to proactively address evolving team needs, navigate ambiguity, and continue developing skills.
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.
- Identify and visit key, new, or competitor ASI and End User accounts in the region, building relationships and strengthening customer skills through training.
- Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including 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.
- Develop new and emerging applications and market opportunities by researching use cases, validating solution concepts, and performing proof-of-concept testing with sales and product teams.
- Help customers address setup and integration issues involving common and higher-end robot options.
- Track and document support requests, resolutions, and relevant customer information.
- Identify opportunities to apply advances in robotics to practical industrial problems.
- Transform partner requirements into reliable, functional technical outcomes.
- Improve the robotics software framework and contribute to product reliability.
- Support customers with vision evaluations and troubleshooting of existing iRVision systems.
- Accompany the sales team on sales calls when substantial technical support is required.
- Travel overnight occasionally to customer sites and/or FANUC facilities, up to 50%.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
