Robotic Engineer

FANUC America Corporation•Hoffman Estates, IL

2d•$83,716 - $135,062•Hybrid

About The Position

The Robotic Engineer will provide technical leadership and support to the integrators and end users in the FANUC America Corporation (FAC) Midwest region. This position will support the sales, applications, and execution departments of the FAC Midwest Regional Office through product demonstrations, training directives, and other technology-focused activities consistent with the objectives and strategies of the FAC Midwest Regional Office and the General Industrial Division (GID).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in the engineering and integration of industrial robotics automation systems.
FANUC robot programming experience.
Experience with FANUC robot machine vision related to robotic applications.
Ability to interact and support Sales and Applications Engineering with engineering expertise using strong interpersonal skills in listening, speaking and written communication.
Strong knowledge of industrial robotic automation.
FANUC ROBOGUIDE software suite (HandlingPRO, PalletPRO, OlpcPRO, etc.).
Experience with FANUC robot machine vision, specifically iRvision its relation related to robotic applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with any arc welding, spot welding, CNC and paint processes is preferred

Responsibilities

Direct and support the application of intelligent robots by the Midwest Office executing group, regional ASI network, and regional end users.
Build and strengthen relationships with regional ASI network and regional end users to improve robot sales through training, technology transfer, and application assistance.
Provide generalized and customized training to all regional executing groups (FAC, ASI, end users) both in-house and on-site.
Assist internal and external customers by providing product and system expertise, in areas such as robot hardware and software, machine vision, and system safety.
Provide direction for the resolution of technical product issues.
Accompany district managers on sales calls when a high level of technical support is required.
Assist district managers on following up with targeted sales leads.
Manage internal resources to maintain demo cells at the Midwest Office as well as to complete custom demonstrations to support robot unit and system sales.
Use SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and FANUC simulation software to assist internal and external customers in the application of robotic automation solutions.
Provide support with customer sales presentations and seminars to demonstrate the capabilities of FAC products.
Travel to our customers and integrators to offer solutions with product applications, with approximately 50% travel required or as business needs dictate.
Provide support to (mostly) local trade show displays.