Robotic Arm Engineer III (FANUC)

Title: Robotic Arm Engineer III (FANUC)
Location: Denver, CO Region or Northern, UT Region
Target Start Date: ASAP
Type: Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Salary Range: $120-130KYR DOE (Excellent benefits, PTO and 401K Plan) Relocation Assistance


Summary
Our client, a global leader in advanced autonomous and robotic solutions across multiple industries, is seeking a hands-on Robotic Arm Engineer to lead the design, programming, integration, and deployment of FANUC robotic arm solutions in complex industrial and autonomous vehicle environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, program, and optimize FANUC robotic arm systems for development and production environments.
• Lead robotic system integration efforts across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineering teams.
• Collaborate on end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and interface design for autonomous truck-to-trailer connection systems.
• Develop robust motion control, error handling, and recovery strategies for real-world operating conditions.
• Integrate and optimize FANUC iRVision (2D/3D) systems for alignment and adaptability.
• Drive testing, validation, troubleshooting, and performance optimization to ensure reliability and uptime.
• Support field deployments, customer integration activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to robotics engineering standards and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience programming and deploying FANUC robotic systems or similar industrial robotic arms.
• Strong experience with FANUC TP/KAREL programming and robotic system configuration.
• Experience integrating FANUC iRVision (2D and/or 3D) systems.
• Background working across robotics hardware/software environments including sensors, PLCs, and controls systems.
• Proven troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills across mechanical, electrical, and software domains.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems, mobile robotics, or industrial automation environments.
• Familiarity with PLC integration, fieldbus protocols (EtherNet/IP, ProfiNet), and controls systems.
• Experience with EOAT/tooling design and robotic safety systems.
• Prior technical leadership or mentoring experience.

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