Engineer

About the Role

You will design, test, and/or implement robotic painting solutions for automotive, heavy truck, or Tier I suppliers. Your duties will include robot program design, robot programming, and spray application engineering. The ideal candidate is a customer-focused problem-solver with exceptional communication skills who enjoys collaborating with cross-functional teams and has experience with paint process, paint robot programming, and ideally, FANUC America robots.

Responsibilities

• 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 optimal application settings.
• Provide project and customer troubleshooting and support for existing installations related to process and application equipment.
• Perform process engineering analysis and feasibility studies of paint automation equipment required for 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).
• 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.
• Record and interpret paint quality data such as film builds, defects, and color/quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a 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 knowledge and experience in fluid delivery systems, rotary atomizer (bells), and spray gun applications.
• Experience with PaintPRO and/or other offline programming software.
• Experience in launching robot systems at customer facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

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