Robotics Application Engineer (Physical AI)

About the Role

In this role as our Applications Engineer (Physical AI), you will support FANUC robot products in physical AI, external motion control, virtual commissioning, and digital twin technologies for both internal and external customers. You will manage, organize, and administer high-level software and controls expertise while assisting FANUC District Managers with sales support requests to enable regional unit and profit growth.

You will exhibit a strong bias for action, proactively address evolving team needs, and navigate ambiguity with confidence. The primary area of support will be the San Francisco Bay Area, with occasional travel to clients in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert for physical AI and virtual commissioning applications, guiding customers, engineering teams, and sales on the effective use of FANUC products.
• Identify and visit key, new, or competitor ASI and End User accounts in the region; build relationships with engineering and management by training and strengthening customer skillsets.
• Provide pre- and post-sales technical support, including application reviews, feasibility studies, simulations, demonstrations, customer presentations, troubleshooting, and application optimization.
• Investigate and manage product and application issues by identifying root causes, evaluating corrective actions, and communicating clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Develop new and emerging applications and market opportunities by researching use cases, validating solution concepts, and performing proof-of-concept testing in collaboration with sales and product teams.
• Work with customers to address issues associated with the setup and integration of both common and higher-end robot options.
• Track and document all support requests, providing detailed resolutions and appropriate customer information.
• Identify opportunities to apply cutting-edge advancements in robotics to practical industrial problems.
• Transform complex partner requirements into highly reliable and functional technical outcomes.
• Improve our robotics software framework and contribute to a reliable product.
• Support customers with vision evaluations and troubleshooting their existing iRVision systems.
• Accompany the sales team on sales calls when a high level of technical support is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering and integration of industrial robotics automation with proven ability to read electrical and control prints.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in motion planning or a related field.
• Experience with modern simulation and emulation software products (e.g., FANUC Roboguide, RoboDK, MoveIT, Process Simulate).
• Prior experience troubleshooting, problem-solving, and driving root cause analysis on complex projects under pressure.
• Strong coding skillset (Python, C++, CMake, etc.) in a large, distributed development environment.
• Background in robotics and ROS planning, proficient in ROS2, computer networking, Docker, and Linux OS.
• Ability to evaluate optimal controls and trajectory optimization algorithms.
• Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Dollars
• Generous Holiday and Vacation Program

Pay

The pay range for this position is $115,000 - $160,000 per year. The range includes both salary and other compensation, such as bonuses and profit sharing. Compensation will be determined by factors including geographic location, educational attainment, and level of experience.