(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