Senior Mechanical Machine Builder

Role and Responsibilities

• Executing the installation, debug, and production launch of the equipment for robot systems during the pre-build at Sapience and the site installation.
• Assemble, debug, and test robot systems and automation equipment such as custom machines and conveyors based on drawing packages on the shop floor at Sapience and at customer facilities.
• Use shop tools and machines to perform small fabrication as required for systems.
• Use forklifts and other rigging equipment to place equipment.
• Perform teardown and packaging of equipment.
• For larger projects, coordinate the activities of other machine builders or mechanical contractors.
• Cook with other engineers involved in the project such as PLC Programmers, Robot programmers and Project Managers.
• Travel to customer sites to perform installation and commissioning of systems.
• Provide project status updates.

Required Skills

• Using mechanical and electrical prints and manuals to assemble equipment.
• Debugging mechanical and pneumatic systems.
• Interfacing with customers during the launch for status updates and other meetings.
• Operating forklifts, boom lifts, and other equipment used for the installation of equipment.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the automation or similar industry.
• Post high-school degree in a technical discipline.
• Strong written and spoken language skills.
• Familiar with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient at reading technical drawings.
• Familiarity with controls systems and PLCs.

About Us

Sapience Automation is a full-service integrator of robot systems. At Sapience, we recognize that installing and commissioning the robots is just a piece of the puzzle. We'll partner with you on all phases before and after launch to ensure success. We have expertise in a broad range of applications including assembly, painting, inspection, material removal, machine tending, packaging, material handling, and welding. Our systems span a broad range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products, food, heavy truck, and defense.

TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what we'll do and do what we say.

At Sapience, we focus on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence.

CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed.

Sapience’s business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad, process replicates good!

DRIVEN BY DATA: Data drives decisions. Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate.

EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like.

Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success.

PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed, there is no other option.

Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do, and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others don't.