(STFJD/741) Manufacturing Engineer - Paint Robotics Programmer

Responsibilities:

• Daily execution of the paint process; optimizing processes, including paint robot programs, troubleshooting paint application issues, making modifications to achieve complete paint coverage, conducting quality checks on parts, monitoring pre-treatment bath parameters, paint viscosity, training paint personnel and working with suppliers to reduce costs
• Work closely with the Environmental Engineering department to assist with reporting and the proper disposal of hazardous waste
• Provide engineering support primarily during third shift hours, but may be required to provide varying shift support or flexing hours for a multi-shift operation
• Author, update and support work details, instructions, and methods for paint personnel
• Support robotic painting operations, updating and optimizing robot programs

Requirements

Education / Experience:

BA in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Electrical Engineering and/or equivalent experience in automated paint process experience

Required Experience:

• Previous experience as Paint Manufacturing Engineer working with paint manufacturing operations with knowledge of one of our primary paint technologies (E-coat, liquid, or robotic paint programming)
• Ability to troubleshoot paint defects and equipment problems quickly
• Ability to control pre-treatment process within recommended parameters
• Ability to set-up, train and verify calibration of paint application equipment
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience in offline paint programming using ABB Robot Studio or Fanuc RoboGuide/PaintPro, RobotMaster, Delfoi etc.
• Knowledge of safety and regulations with paint robot programming, offline programming, and step programming
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and NFPA standards related to paint operations and applications
• Familiarity with DOT hazardous waste handling and transportation
• Familiarity with Class I DIV I and Class I and DIV II areas
• Familiarity with Illinois and Federal EPA regulations for paint material handling, storage, and application
• Familiarity with manufacturing automation or controls engineering
• Familiarity with Rapid, C+, C++, Python, or related programing languages