Engineer

Job Description

Who You Are

The Engineer will be responsible for the design, testing, and/or implementation of robotic painting solutions for automotive, heavy truck, or Tier I suppliers. Your duties will include a combination of robot program design, robot programming, and spray application engineering. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem-solver with exceptional communication skills who enjoys going above and beyond for customers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and has experience with paint process, paint robot programming, and ideally, FANUC America robots.

How It’s Done

• Develop robot programs offline using ROBOGUIDE and PaintPRO simulation software.

• Perform process system verification testing at modular build and customer sites using the System Verification Manual.

• Perform spray testing and customer demonstrations in the laboratory to determine the optimal application settings.

• Provide project and customer troubleshooting and support to existing installations for identified process and application equipment.

• Perform process engineering analysis and feasibility studies of paint automation equipment required for the release of Process Studies.

• Optimize the integration of application equipment, specifically bell atomizers and fluid delivery equipment for projects (e.g., optimize color change, ensure proper settings per System Verification Manual, etc.).

• Provide training to FANUC America Engineers and customers on application equipment and process.

• Provide recommendations for robot and application equipment improvements to enhance performance and reduce cost.

• Assist in updates to the System Verification Manuals and troubleshooting methods.

• Ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in related technical engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.

• Paint process experience with FANUC America paint robots, including paint robot programming.

• Experience with paint and powder application & equipment including paint spray gun and bell applications, pumping / fluid delivery equipment.

• Process knowledgeable and experienced in fluid delivery systems, rotary atomizer (bells) and spray gun applications.

• Experienced with PaintPRO and/or other offline programming software.

• Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.

What Would Be Even Better

• Master’s Degree in related technical field.

• Minimum five years of experience with Sealant and Adhesive Application & equipment.

• Experience with Fanuc ISD and IPS dispensers greatly preferred (pumping and fluid delivery/control equipment).

• Ability to speak multiple languages.

• Experienced in robot programming specifically with FANUC Robots.

• Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.

It’s Your Move

At FANUC America, our commitment to People is at the heart of everything we do. We recognize and respect the unique contributions of every team member, and we believe in fostering an environment where careers can grow and thrive. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Dedication, and Excellence, we encourage you to explore new opportunities within our organization—whether that means expanding your skill set, stepping into a new challenge, or collaborating across departments.

Your experience and insights already make you a valued part of our team. If you're ready to take the next step, we invite you to apply for this position today. Good luck—and thank you for your continued dedication to FANUC America.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans