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FANUC America Corporation Senior Research and Development Software Engineer in Rochester, Michigan
FANUC America CorporationSenior Research and Development Software Engineer Rochester, MI 48309
AtFANUC America Corporationwe 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 atFANUC America, we invite you to applytoday!
FANUC America Corporationis the world leader in robotics, CNC systems and factory automation and has been voted by our employees as a Top Workplace year after year. Our innovative technologies and proven expertise help manufacturers in the Americas to be more efficient, reliable and profitable.
FANUC America is currently searching fora Senior Research & Development Software Engineerto join our Research & Development team. You will work alongside creative, intelligent, and motivated developers on new and existing real-time embedded systems, motion control, and vision-based robotic technologies.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Development of embedded software for FANUC’s robot controller system. The developer will focus on new feature development, and maintenance and support of current and legacy software for FANUC’s existing product line.
Development of embedded software within a real-time operating system environment in the following areas:
File systems
Program execution environments
User Interface software design
Industrial and Internet network communication protocols
Development of embedded system software in “C”, KAREL, and web technologies.
Adherence to established coding standards to produce clean, clear, well-documented, and easily-maintained code.
Specification, design, and implementation of software developments or software enhancements to existing products.
Updating and modifying design and engineering documentation as required for assigned developments.
Development and implementation of software tests and test procedures.
Development of software feature documentation and coordination with the Documentation group in the publication of product documentation.
Resolution of field reported problems, typically of a difficult or unique nature.
Communication with FANUC Japan and other engineering staff on product development and customer support related issues.
Presentation of a proposed software feature concept to selling division and select customers.
Ability to self-manage assigned software tasks:
Able to estimate level of effort for complex software tasks
Able to develop software task schedules
Able to communicate current task status
Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience. Master’s degree preferred.
Ideal candidate will have minimum five years of experience in an embedded software development role or equivalent experience
Strong aptitude for software and software development tools.
Strong aptitude for technical writing and typing skills.
Strong ANSI-C language coding skills.
Strong Real-Time Operating System and embedded software development skills.
Robotic Application experience preferred.
Strong FANUC robot experience including KAREL is preferred
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
FANUC America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that proudly extends opportunities to qualified individuals including disabled persons and veterans without regard to any legally protected status or characteristic.