Job Title: Paint Process Systems
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Duration: Long term contract
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 FANUC America 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 at FANUC America during system installation. • Provide feedback and suggestions for product design improvements. • Follow all FANUC America and customer safety policies. • 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.
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). o 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.