FANUC Robotics Manufacturing Engineer -- Controls & Automation

Job Description

Job Description

Day in the life

You start your day scanning downtime trends, then head to the floor to fine‑tune a FANUC cell’s user frames and TCP. A quick jog on the Teach Pendant, a simulation in RoboGuide, and a tweak to a PLC routine later, production is flowing again. By midday you’re leading a root cause review on scrap drivers, by afternoon you’re updating standard work and validating an automation upgrade for a capital project. Throughout it all, you’re the go‑to partner for Production, Quality, and Maintenance—keeping people safe, equipment reliable, and output on target.

• Diagnose, maintain, and elevate performance of FANUC robotic cells and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Unblock production fast by resolving automation, process, and equipment issues in real time.
• Analyze performance to drive down downtime, scrap, and waste; implement sustainable improvements.
• Refine robot programs, tooling, and process parameters to boost throughput and consistency.
• Lead rigorous root cause investigations and lock in corrective and preventive actions.
• Strengthen preventive maintenance and reliability strategies for critical assets.
• Create and maintain process documentation, work instructions, and operational standards.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance on continuous improvement.
• Contribute to automation upgrades, equipment modifications, and capital implementations.
• Champion compliance with safety, quality, and operating requirements.

• Hands‑on FANUC programming, troubleshooting, and ongoing support.
• Teach Pendant programming and RoboGuide for simulation and validation.
• Motion optimization, tool setup, user frames, and TCP calibration expertise.
• Deep troubleshooting across servo, mechanical, electrical, and controls domains.
• Commissioning, validation, and startup support for new and modified systems.
• Integration with peripherals, vision systems, and upstream/downstream equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial safety practices and robotic cell safety requirements.

• Working knowledge of NI LabVIEW and PLCs (Allen‑Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Familiarity with machine controllers: Mazatrol (Smooth/Matrix/Nexus), Siemens, Heidenhain, MAPPS, Okuma OSP.
• Understanding of Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, DeviceNet, and Modbus communications.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and automation documentation.
• CMM programming experience (PCDMIS preferred).
• Knowledge of HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives, and industrial networks.
• Track record supporting machine controls and automated production assets.

• Background in injection molding, heat treatment, and/or machining (turning and milling).
• Comfort with G‑code interpretation and/or CNC programming environments.
• Ability to produce 3D models and 2D drawings with commercial CAD tools.
• Process optimization and continuous improvement mindset.
• Root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and waste‑reduction techniques.
• Statistical analysis and process capability improvement.
• High‑volume production support experience.
• Creation of process documentation, standard work, and engineering procedures.
• Equipment utilization, capacity analysis, and workflow optimization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Automation, or a closely related engineering field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing with hands‑on FANUC robot programming, troubleshooting, and automation support.
• FANUC Robot certification highly desired.
• PLC and Lean Six Sigma training/certifications preferred.

• FANUC Robotic Automations
• NI LabVIEW
• Allen‑Bradley PLC