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FANUC America Corporation Senior Segment Engineer – Automotive Press Application in Rochester Hills, Michigan

At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.

We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration. If you believe you are one of those talented people, and are interested in being considered for a career at FANUC America, we invite you to apply today!

We are currently searching for a dynamic, Senior Segment Engineer – Automotive Press Application to work with our large automotive customers to help them improve their ability to apply FANUC products into press shops in ways that will improve their efficiency of operations, throughput, and knowledge so that using FANUC robots will provide significant added value compared to our competition. This includes:

  • Leading the evaluation of new and innovative applications and features

  • Demonstrating unique adaptions of available features and options to solve automation challenges

  • Acting as the focal point for technical marketing and promotion of these products and related options with our customers and internal and external sales force

    Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Provide strong guidance and support of our press shop customers who need to apply FANUC software products from the following areas:

  • Robot mechanical units

  • Advanced motion control software options (ex. press synchronization, optimization)

  • Press line interface

  • ‘Intelligent’ software & hardware (ex. integrated machine vision, line tracking)

  • Integrated safety software & hardware

  • Manage issues and customer relations related to our customer’s application of these products and be able to drive those issues to closure in a timely manner. This will be by always working with multiple departments across both organizations with a sharp focus on customer satisfaction.

  • Identify opportunities for new products or new markets to apply our products, and help to define the requirements for these new products and lead the introduction and application of these products once they are created.

  • Effectively listen and communicate with customers to understand their needs; always responding with courtesy and professionalism while working towards identifying solutions that will put the customer and FANUC in the best position to be mutually successful

  • Perform market analysis or other related analysis intended to identify opportunities for new controller products or required modifications to existing products, distribution or systems execution

  • Develop specifications for new products and execute test plans

  • Develop marketing tools and pricing recommendations

  • Identify and support beta/lead users and other activities required as a part of a successful product introduction

  • Evaluate the feasibility of new products, provide customer demonstrations, support proposal development and related activities required to successfully apply FANUC product

  • Identify product concerns and limitations and manage the resolution of all critical issues

  • Execute small development efforts or support our internal development groups in the execution of larger development efforts

  • Develop technical marketing tools or programs

  • Concept, develop, execute, and support demonstration cells for trade shows and for permanent display.

  • Define plans to address those problems and needs, and successfully manage the execution of the development plan.

  • Occasional overnight travel to customer site

    Ideal candidate will have the following experience/skills and education:

  • High School Diploma or GED Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent relevant experience

  • Strong experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project is highly desirable

  • Experience with FANUC robots and software options in a broad range of applications.

  • Working knowledge of IS0-10218 requirements for safe application of industrial robots & cybersecurity subject matter is desirable

  • Developed and demonstrated an ability to identify and define problems and needs

  • Must have demonstrated capability in computer and/or robot programming, written and oral communication, ability to successfully work in teams, and effectively manage themselves in a somewhat unstructured environment

  • Interpersonal skills for internal and external resource management (i.e., conflict negotiations)

  • Advanced Project management skills (i.e., planning and administrative skills)

    We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • 401(k) Retirement Program

  • Life Insurance

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Wellness Program

  • Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Flexible Benefit Dollars

  • Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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