Process Engineer

Job Description

Who You Are

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.

How It’s Done

• 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