Tyto Athene, LLC

Robot Technical Phone Support Specialist

Tyto Athene, LLC  •  Rochester Hills, MI (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Who You Are

The Technical Specialist will be responsible for providing FANUC America Corporations’ customers (internal and external) and Field Service Engineers with advanced telephone based, high level debug and repair of FANUC robotics controllers, mechanical, and related system equipment. They will support o application specific robot controller software as well as support FANUC PC products. Daily responsibilities include creating and distributing Service Request (SR) tickets, Robotics on-site service quotes, and Robotics spare parts quotes to customers and communicate with FANUC America Sales, Engineering, and Project executing departments.

How It's Done

  • Ability to discuss, diagnosis, and resolve problems as reported by the customer or service engineer
  • Answer technical support phone calls, e-mails, and chats
  • Properly log case reports via Oracle Service Requests, identify the problem and follow up with a thoroughly researched solution
  • Elevate advanced technical questions using ZOHO ticket system to engage the appropriate Regional Office Engineer, Segment Engineer, R&D Engineer, or systems expert and follow up with customer as needed
  • Training /mentoring to other Customer Service Technical Support personnel
  • Respond to customer e-mail technical support questions by creating SR’s
  • Create spare part quotations per customer request and part number searches as required
  • Create and send quotes for on-site Service as required
  • Utilize online documentation and hardcopy manuals to locate appropriate troubleshooting steps and/or technical information to be sent to internal and external customers
  • Create Quick Reference and Common SR Solution attachments for customer distribution
  • Identify and implement business process improvements within the Technical Support group
  • Maintain and achieve group measures for customer satisfaction, call answer rate, and e-mail handling time
  • Maintain a high level of availability to answer customer phone calls

What You Need

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or equivalent relevant experience preferred
  • Minimum of five years of related experience in a customer service or customer-facing role
  • Minimum five years FANUC Integration/Installation/Service experience
  • Mechanical/Electrical/Pneumatic Troubleshooting, Teardown, and Repair experience
  • Extensive experience with FANUC products and peripheral equipment or related tenure at other robotic manufacturers
  • Computer programming (Roboguide) or related PLC or Robotic programming experience
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic prints and related technical documentation
  • Ability to resolve advanced technical problems on all FANUC controller platforms
  • Ability to coordinate multiple activities and job assignments simultaneously while adjusting priorities

What Would Be Even Better

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, software, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering; advanced experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
  • Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in customer‑facing engineering, technical service, or application support roles
  • Minimum of 5+ years of advanced FANUC integration, installation, service, and system‑level troubleshooting experience
  • Expert‑level proficiency in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and robotic system troubleshooting, including ownership of complex diagnostics, root‑cause analysis, and resolution

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.

Tyto Athene, LLC

About Tyto Athene, LLC

At Tyto Athene, we help turn Data to Dominance. As a trusted mission partner to defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies, we deliver secure, mission-critical technology solutions that enhance resilience, accelerate decision-making, and ensure national readiness.

Tyto provides the advanced networking, cybersecurity, and mission IT capabilities of a large company with the speed and agility of a mid-sized partner. Our hands-on approach, deep technical expertise, and customer-first mindset ensure rapid outcomes and long-term success. Whether modernizing networks, strengthening cyber defenses, or integrating secure communications, we help customers stay ahead of evolving threats and mission demands.

We work side-by-side with our customers—at the edge and in real time—to turn complex data into actionable insights. This enables information dominance across operational and informational environments, where speed, accuracy, and security are essential.

Our skilled workforce brings decades of federal mission experience, and our commitment to innovation and accountability drives us to deliver solutions that are secure, adaptable, and mission-focused. We bridge the gap between legacy systems and future-ready technologies to help customers succeed in a rapidly changing world.

With a strong track record of supporting critical missions, Tyto empowers government agencies to modernize securely, act decisively, and operate with confidence. We don’t just deliver technology—we deliver mission enablement.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Year Founded
2018
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