Paint Process Engineer Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Job Description

Job Title: Engineer (Paint Process Systems)

PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION:

My Client is the leading supplier of paint robot systems and robotic paint application equipment in North America. Motivated by principles of "Transparency" and "Strict Preciseness", the Paint Process Engineering Department looks to develop state-of-the-art robotic painting solutions. We strive to exceed customer expectations and environmental sustainability while promoting employee health and safety. We are seeking an experienced Engineer looking to promote these principles through teamwork and collaboration.

The Engineer (Paint Process Systems) will be responsible for the design, testing, and/or implementation of robotic painting solutions for automotive, heavy truck, or Tier I suppliers. Your duties will include a combination of robot program design, robot programming, and spray application engineering.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem-solver with exceptional communication skills who enjoys going above and beyond for customers, collaborating with cross-functional teams and has experience with paint process, paint robot programming, and ideally, FANUC America robots.

Primary responsibilities will include:

• Install, launch, and optimize the programs at customer sites.
• Develop robot programs offline using ROBOGUIDE and PaintPRO simulation software.
• Perform process system verification testing at modular build and customer sites using the System Verification Manual
• Perform spray testing and customer demonstrations in the laboratory to determine the optimal application settings.
• Provide project and customer troubleshooting and support to existing installations for identified process and application equipment.
• Perform process engineering analysis and feasibility studies of paint automation equipment required for the release of Process Studies.
• Optimize the integration of application equipment, specifically bell atomizers and fluid delivery equipment for projects (e.g. optimize color change, ensure proper settings per system verification manual, etc.).
• Provide training to Engineers and customers on application equipment and process.
• Provide recommendations for robot and application equipment improvements to enhance performance and reduce cost.
• Assist in updates to the system verification manuals and troubleshooting methods.
• Ability to record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality.

Ideal candidate will have the following experience and education:

• Bachelor's degree in related technical engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
• Paint process experience with FANUC America paint robots, including paint robot programming.
• Experience with paint and powder application & equipment including paint spray gun and bell applications, pumping / fluid delivery equipment.
• Process knowledgeable and experienced in fluid delivery systems, rotary atomizer (bells) and spray gun applications.
• Experienced with PaintPRO and/or other offline programming software.
• Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and assurance to customers during sales appointments with sales personnel.
• Coordinate with other project team members during system installation.
• Provide feedback and suggestions for product design improvements.
• Provide progress updates as required to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in related technical field.
• Minimum five years of experience with Sealant and Adhesive Application & equipment.
• Experience with Fanuc ISD and IPS dispensers greatly preferred (pumping and fluid delivery/control equipment).
• Ability to speak multiple languages.
• Experienced in robot programming specifically with FANUC Robots.
• Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.

Required Competencies:

• Analytical, problem-solving skills - ability to identify causes and offer potential solutions.
• Organizational skills - effectively and professionally organize and plan for many simultaneous and complex issues.
• Team player - successfully work in teams with colleagues in varying responsibilities and backgrounds, personal initiative, and ability to effectively manage themselves in a somewhat unstructured environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including listening, presenting, and effective written and oral communication.
• Proven high level of competency in Windows, MS Office including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other web-based applications.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• A large portion of time is spent on shop floors and includes a significant amount of walking and standing on steel grating and concrete floors (in a manufacturing and industrial environment). Must be able to stand on concrete floors for long periods of time.
• Position will involve exposure to chemicals including 2K, water and solvent-based paints.
• Ability to properly use hand tools.
• Good visual acuity, hearing, and speaking is required, including presenting comprehensive technical evaluations and recommendations to customers and peers.
• Ability to travel to customer sites (~80-85%), domestic and internationally, and travel on short notice as necessary.
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to multi-task, to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions in the context of a workflow, ability to complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity quota.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime when required to meet special/critical deadlines.