Mechatronics - Installation Technician - Automotive Paint Shop

Job Description

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms. Products, systems and services offered by Dürr enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Business with automobile manufacturers and their suppliers accounts for approximately 60% of Dürr's sales. Other market segments include, for example, the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries and the woodworking industry. The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry

Application Technology: robot technologies for the automatic application of paint as well as sealants and adhesives Measuring and Process Systems: balancing and cleaning systems as well as testing and filling technology

Clean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technology

Woodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking

We are a growing organization with an opportunity for an Installation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in the installation of various types of automotive paint shop equipment and systems

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary: Oversee and participate in site activity with the goal of successfully installing and commissioning Dürr automated paint shop equipment and systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Installation of various types of automotive paint shop equipment and systems: paint and sealer robots, materials supply systems (booths, conveyors, etc)

Directing skilled trade contactors as required

Liaising between the customer, contractors, and Dürr staff

Overseeing and report on the daily activity of a given project

Advising department managers of site requirements regarding personnel

Overseeing and orchestrating the activity of the contractor individuals assigned to their specific site and tracking contractor hours.

Ensuring the site is adequately staffed to meet project schedule milestones

Commission and document all automation equipment as required

When required provide customer training on installed equipment

Repair malfunctioning automation equipment

Conduct equipment start-up and debug for Dürr and non-Dürr products

Assist with the debugging of controls hardware and software

Record baseline data for areas of responsibility

Mark up drawing changes

Work as part of a team on major projects or individually on smaller projects

Travel approximately 95%

Nonessential Functions

Other assigned duties as required

Qualifications

Associate degree (Electrical or Mechanical) preferred

Two or more years of position related preferred; formal education considered in lieu of experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics

Able to communicate well with customers and colleagues

Strong electrical background preferred

Familiarity with pneumatic circuitry

Familiarity with the design and installation of paint circulation systems

Familiarity with the design and installation of sealer systems

Familiarity with structural support requirements

Familiarity with the user of a theodolite for robot leveraging is a plus

Able to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings/Eplan

Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Good time management skills

Good organizational skills

Good verbal communication skills

Good technical writing skills

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, kneel, crawl; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Employee must be able to fly and drive. Employee must be able to climb stairs and ladders, wearing appropriate fall protection as needed. Incumbent is required to work with and near equipment such as industrial fans, pumps, etc. in a manufacturing setting. They must also be able to operate motorized equipment such as a scissor lift or man lift.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

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