Robotics Engineer

Who You Are

In this role as Robotics Engineer in our Houston, TX office, you will provide technical support to integrators, end users, and FANUC America Corporation’s (FAC) sales team by applying your specialized understanding of software development and robotics to create, optimize, and maintain software solutions for a wide range of robotic applications. Functioning as a technical liaison, you will provide strong customer service, including developing, training, and strengthening customers’ technical skills, while assisting District Managers with routine sales support requests and activities, allowing them to focus on increasing market share and profit growth.

The role requires not only software proficiency, but also a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical robotic systems to diagnose, maintain, and correct issues in end‑user products. You must be a customer‑focused problem solver with a background in automation and/or robotics engineering and the ability to understand and solve technical challenges. You will be exposed to highly autonomous environments in which you’ll have to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Coordinate activities between integrators, regional operations, and appropriate groups at FAC headquarters
• Act as a technical liaison between distribution partners and FAC technical groups
• Debug, recommend, and execute improvements to existing software applications and robotic systems
• Support integrators and end users with robot interfaces
• Manage and support systems integration at FANUC West locations and at customer sites
• Comply with FANUC West standards for controls designs, application software and system documentation
• Manage controls and software activities during system integration phases, including design review, integration, debug, run‑off and acceptance
• Develop system documentation (Software Backups, System Operation Manuals, Spare Parts Lists, etc.)
• Provide technical leadership to FANUC West sales, engineering and distribution partners
• Support sales, distribution partners, and proposal activities
• Schedule routine onsite integrator visits to continue relationships, gather feedback, equipment/project check‑ins
• Assist in process improvement of FAC
• Occasional overtime and potential weekend work as needed
• Travel to clients within region as needed (Texas and surrounding support areas)

• Bachelor’s degree in Software, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or other automation‑related degree, or equivalent relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience with automated manufacturing or robotic systems
• Proven experience analyzing, diagnosing, and resolving mechanical and/or electrical failures, service issues, and/or robot installation challenges
• Ability to read pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical prints, with ability to perform basic wiring and use hand tools
• Valid passport or ability to ascertain one when/if needed

• 4+ years of related experience within the robotics industry
• PLC programming experience
• AutoCAD experience
• KAREL, .NET, and Python experience
• FANUC robot programming experience

• 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

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position