Paint Process Engineer

Post Date

Oct 24, 2024

Location

Rochester Hills,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48309
US
Dec 23, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-743077

Pay Rate

$38 - $47 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Job Summary:
A large supplier in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking an experienced and driven Paint Process Engineer to join their professional team. 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.

Responsibilities:
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 internal 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.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree in related technical engineering discipline or equivalent relevant experience.
Paint process experience with FANUC 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.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Masters Degree in related technical field.
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.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.