In this role as a Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a detailed project technical plan and engineering task list regarding the form, fit, and function of the system, overseeing the mechanical, pneumatic, and process requirements, and scheduling/leading design review meetings to ensure open issues are tracked, and documentation is accurate.
You must be a customer-focused, problem-solver who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and have experience with ROBODRILL, as well as the ability to troubleshoot pneumatic system designs in the field.
Review customer specifications for planning and meeting requirements
Communicate with Project Manager regularly to ensure accuracy of the project schedule
Lead the development of the following:
Vacuum Tooling along with the entire vacuum infrastructure
Conveyors capable of transferring warehouse items such as envelops, polybags, parcels, boxes
Pneumatic system designs, including schematic design and BOM development
Equipment arrangement, Robot Reach, Payload Analysis, Cycle-time, tolerance studies, Mechanical & Pneumatic component sizing, system Sequence-of-Operations
Spare parts lists, maintenance and operational manuals, and 3D simulations for validating engineering requirements (develop and maintain 3D simulations)
Generate written specifications detailing system functionality
Generate the Robot Safety Risk Assessment and review with project team
Plan, request, follow-up, and approve all mechanical engineering issues
Attend internal & customer project kick-off meetings and provide technical expertise
Review detailed project budget and provide forecast updates
Identify all work cell equipment that requires mechanical design and build and:
Coordinate internal design resources based on capacity
Develop specifications to line-up external design/build sources, review quotes and place orders
Monitor progress and continuously review internal and external designs
Generate runoff criteria & coordinate the buyoff of equipment built by external suppliers prior to shipment to FANUC America
Support field installation, debug, & customer plant buyoff activities
Coordinate delivery & return of all documentation for customer approval
Ensure required documentation is available to manufacturing department for integration build; review and approve redline changes on manufacturing floor
Ensure as-built documentation package is delivered to the customer
Generate run-off documentation per project and customer requirements
Provide proposal support and review per assigned application areas
Generate Work Change Request documents as necessary
Ability to travel to customer sites, occasionally overnights and on weekends, as required for testing and debugging systems (~30% total travel during survey and commissioning phases)
Other duties as assigned
What You Need
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience
3+ years of experience and expertise in (mechanical) system engineering, design, and integration of robotic automation systems
Experience with CAD software including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and ROBOGUIDE Simulation.
Knowledge of 3D Simulation and discrete-event simulation methods
Must have or be able to obtain a valid driver's license
Must be able to drive throughout the organization's service area for business as required
What Would Be Even Better
3+ years of experience and expertise in (mechanical) system engineering, design, and integration of robotic automation systems.
Exposure to ISO-9000, QS-9000, & TE Supplement quality systems.
Familiarity with Reliability & Maintainability techniques such as FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, MTTR, MTBF, Availability, OEE, etc.
It's Your Move
Joining FANUC means becoming part of a team that values your unique perspective and encourages continuous learning and collaboration. We foster a culture where respect and innovation go hand in hand, and where your contributions help shape the future of automation and robotics.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!
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
Sponsorship will not be provided for this position
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans
