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FANUC America Corporation Senior Segment Engineer â 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 â 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
âIntelligentâ software & hardware (ex. integrated machine vision, line tracking)
Integrated safety software & hardware
Manage issues and customer relations related to our customerâs 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.