Senior Automation Engineer – Advanced FANUC Robotics Design

Impact Solutions•Oak Creek, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, permanent, onsite role is with a custom robotic system integrator in the Oak Creek, Wisconsin area. The Senior Automation Engineer will lead custom FANUC robotics programming, integrate vision systems, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and support system installation and commissioning. The role involves 5–8 unique custom projects per year and domestic travel for installations and technical support. The company describes its culture as employee-first, stable, and growth-oriented, and offers no-cost cross-training in mechanical, electrical, and advanced controls. Pay is up to $120,000, based on experience. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or Green Card holders and live within a 45-minute drive. No relocation is offered.

Requirements

At least 4 years of hands-on FANUC robotics programming experience, including Handling Tool and iRVision.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems and read complex electrical schematics.
Ability to travel domestically 25–30% for installations and technical support.
Residence within a 45-minute drive of the Oak Creek, Wisconsin area.
U.S. citizenship or Green Card holder status.
Strong desire to work in a small-team, high-accountability environment and take on multiple responsibilities.
Solid work history, with job changes typically occurring no more frequently than every 3–5 years.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, HMIs, or FANUC Picktool.

Responsibilities

Lead from-scratch FANUC robotics programming for custom industrial applications; robotics programming comprises approximately 70% of the role.
Integrate and program FANUC iRVision systems and use RoboGuide for project simulation and optimization.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot robot systems and PLC I/O to ensure communication between systems.
Manage system installation and commissioning, comprising approximately 20% of the role, with domestic travel roughly one week every two months.
Collaborate with the CEO and VP of Operations on 5–8 custom automation projects per year.
Support local service calls and participate in continuous improvement activities.