FANUC America Posted September 10, 2026

Robot Field Service Engineer

Rochester Hills, MI, United States Normal
Controls Commissioning

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About this opportunity

Who You Are

The Field Service Engineer will be responsible for providing FANUC America Corporation customers with onsite repair, troubleshooting, programming, or maintenance services for FANUC robots and related system equipment on an emergency or unscheduled basis.

The Field Service Engineer must be able to travel to a customer site at a moment’s notice and remain onsite for the duration of time required to perform the troubleshooting and repair functions.  The assignments may involve long hours, nights, weekends, and holiday work.  This position requires complying with FAC and customer schedules, work rules, and conduct standards.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused, problem-solver with a “service first” mindset who has experience with FANUC technology.

How It's Done

Discuss, diagnose, and repair robot operational and process problems as reported by the customer or technical support hotline.

Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain FANUC robot mechanical units and controllers and electrical control devices.

Document robot and related equipment performance, failure modes and reporting results for the purpose of troubleshooting, repairing, and restarting the system.

Provide a daily report to the Service Supervisor/Manager & Dispatch to update status and availability.

Complete customer calls to understand the required parts and software needed for the visit.

Complete a Field Service Report after each customer call that describes the problem, the corrective action, and details the labor, material, and travel expense costs to provide to the customer and return to FAC for processing.

Maintain a service tool kit and documentation to facilitate rapid customer response.

Participate in the rotation of the Hot Pager for afterhours service support.

Coordinate responsibilities, activities, and schedule with Service Supervisor/Manager to ensure customer satisfaction, proper billing, and collections.

Communicate frequently with involved FAC employees and customer employees to ensure that expectations are being met.

Return parts shipped for the service call but not purchased by the customer or defective parts replaced under warranty.

Provide telephone-based troubleshooting support to customer employees to resolve robot or related peripheral equipment operational problems on an as needed basis.

Travel to customer sites as required (~80%).

What You Need

Associate’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered

Minimum two years of experience working in a related environment with robotics integration, installation, or service repairs

Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic troubleshooting, teardown, and repair

Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic prints and related technical documentation

Familiar with standard machining practices, tooling, fixtures, and gauges

Ability to work safely and effectively in compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies, and customer safety requirements

Must be willing to travel extensively (80% or more) to customer sites, sometimes with short notice

Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid driver’s license and be able to drive throughout the organization’s service area for business purposes

Must be able to legally rent and operate a vehicle in the United States and Canada for business travel purposes

What Would Be Even Better

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Automation, or a related technical discipline preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience will be considered

Two or more years of experience working in a related environment with robotics integration, installation, or service repairs

Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze complex customer issues, apply sound judgment, and implement effective, timely resolutions in high‑pressure situations

Customer‑focused professional with strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, capable of communicating technical information clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic is a plus

Previous experience with FANUC robots, controllers, and equipment on R30iB and R30iA control platforms is a plus

It’s Your Move

At FANUC America, we are driven by a deep respect for our people and a commitment to building a workplace dedicated to integrity and excellence. We believe that great careers are built through opportunity, growth, and collaboration, and we’re excited to invite talented individuals like you to explore what’s possible with us.

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

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Role
Controls Commissioning
Industry
Not listed
Location
Rochester Hills, MI, United States
Employment type
Normal
Travel
Up to 80%

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Controls Commissioning role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 496 comparable Controls Commissioning roles across 15 employers.

496Comparable roles tracked
430Currently active
15Companies hiring similar roles
47Countries represented

Salary context

25 of 496 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Mechanical Pre-Commissioning Technician 1 · Dematic $44,000/yr – $65,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Electrical Installation Manager · Dematic $113,600/yr – $170,400/yr
Peer group range $54,500 – $142,000 (median $84,313)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 496 comparable roles

United States230
India57
Netherlands12
Australia12
Canada11
Italy11

+ 41 more countries

Seniority mix

123 of 496 peers have a known seniority level

Senior99
Associate19
Manager5

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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Unmatched or unknown dimensions score exactly the same: 0 points, never a partial guess. A role we know almost nothing about beyond its function bottoms out at 25%; it never inflates to 100% just because there's little to compare against. Seniority uses a defined ladder (Associate → Manager → Associate Director → Senior → Principal → Director → Senior Director → Executive/VP) so "Director" and "Senior Director" count as adjacent, but "Director" and "Executive/VP" do not.