Robotics Controls Engineer (Physical AI)

About the role

This role serves as a Controls Engineer (Physical AI) for FANUC robot products, focusing on physical AI, external motion control, virtual commissioning, and digital twin technologies.

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 spending time training and strengthening customer skillset.
• Provide both 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 solutions concepts, and performing proof-of-concept testing in collaboration with sales and product team.
• Track and document any/all support requests providing detailed resolutions and appropriate customer information.
• Identify opportunities to apply cutting-edge advancements in robotics and apply them 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 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 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 related field.
• Experience with modern simulation and emulation software products (i.e. FANUC Roboguide, RoboDK, MoveIT, Process Simulate).
• Prior experience with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and driving root cause analysis on complex projects while under pressure.
• Able to interact with and support Sales and Applications Engineering with engineering expertise.
• Strong coding skillset (Python, C++, CMake, etc.) in a large, distributed development environment.
• A background in robotics and ROS planning, proficient in ROS2, computer networking, Docker and Linux OS.
• Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.
• Troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and experience driving root cause analysis to complex projects under pressure.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical or mechanical engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in engineering and integration of industrial robotics automation.
• At least 3 years of experience in motion planning or related field.
• Experience with modern simulation and emulation software products (i.e. FANUC Roboguide, RoboDK, MoveIT, Process Simulate).
• Prior experience with troubleshooting, problem-solving, and driving root cause analysis on complex projects while under pressure.
• Strong coding skillset (Python, C++, CMake, etc.) in a large, distributed development environment.
• A background in robotics and ROS planning, proficient in ROS2, computer networking, Docker and Linux OS.
• Good grasp of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.
• Troubleshooting, problem-solving skills and experience driving root cause analysis to complex projects under pressure.

Skills

• Technical leadership and subject matter expertise in physical AI and virtual commissioning applications.
• Ability to identify and visit key accounts and build relationships with engineering and management.
• Expertise in motion planning and modern simulation and emulation software products.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex projects under pressure.
• Strong coding skills in Python, C++, CMake, etc.
• Knowledge of robotics and ROS planning, proficiency in ROS2, computer networking, Docker, and Linux OS.
• Understanding of classical and modern feedback control theory and techniques.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

The company offers market competitive pay and benefits programs, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, 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, and more. For more information about the benefits, please refer to the hyperlink attached.