Smart Factory Project Engineer

As a family-run high-tech company with nearly 19000 employees at 71 locations worldwide we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture which values collaboration and mutual trust creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers machine tools EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges

The Smart Factory Project Engineer is responsible for driving and coordinating building blocks for TRUMPFs Custom Robotic Solutions in North America. The role focuses on technical consultation solution definition and application support during the pre / post sales phases of the projects. Responsibilities include analysis of production workflows customer requirements and automation feasibility. The engineer develops robotic cell concepts in collaboration with customers and internal stakeholders ensuring quality usability and functional objectives are met. The position collaborates cross-functionally with software bending and welding groups at TRUMPF to advance TRUMPFs AI-powered Industry 4.0 solutions and demonstration capabilities in the local showroom.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently generate and evaluate ideas including intelligent automation and AI-powered robotics to increase production efficiency and maximize customer value as part of TRUMPFs Integrated Cutting Bending & Welding strategy.

• Develop and grow TRUMPFs Custom Robotic Solutions portfolio together with strategic partners (e.g. FANUC Starmatik AGV/AMR suppliers) within the Smart Factory ecosystem.

• Drive cross-functional alignment with product management software sales and service teams for seamless customer integration with brownfield and greenfield applications.

• Act as the primary technical interface for custom robotic solutions supporting customers from solution definition through programming training and after-sales support.

• Serve as the resident expert for FANUC robot programming and operation cell troubleshooting and coordinate escalation to third level support as required.

• Collaborate with the Smart Factory Project Management Team during the execution phase providing technical expertise coordinating with partners and ensuring solution readiness for successful SOP.

• Work with the TRUMPF sales team to identify new customer opportunities that can leverage robotics to increase value proposition and differentiate from competition

• Translate customer and partner insights into structured requirements business cases success metrics and feedback for international product management and development.

• Lead the implementation for AGVs/AMRs and their integration into intralogistics solutions.

• Domestic and international travel up to 25% as required.

Experience

At least three years of professional experience in industrial automation robotics (FANUC or similar platforms) or digital manufacturing within Industry 4.0 environments. Proven experience in requirements engineering custom robotics or automation solutions and Smart Factory integration. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills a structured working style and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and cultures. Good understanding of manufacturing systems sheet metal fabrication industrial robotics and MES software tools (e.g. TRUMPF TruTops Fab Oseon Boost) is expected. Excellent communication skills are required due to close interaction with customers sales teams and external partners. FANUC Certification (FCR-T1/T2) is a plus. German or Italian language skills are a plus.

Education

Bachelors degree in a technical discipline (Automation Engineering Mechatronics Robotics Electrical Engineering) is required. Technical Masters degree in a relevant field preferred.

TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process please contact our HR department at 860.255.6000 or at .This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.