What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paint Process Engineer position at CSP?
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Improve the design and process control of the paint department operations.
• Equipment and control panel upgrades.
• Conveyor control integration with paint robots.
• Data acquisition improvements for production reporting.
• Safety device and logic changes for zoned safety.
• Networking and communications upgrades for reliability.
• Allen Bradley PLC logic improvements for uptime and throughput increase.
• Specify, design, implement, and track the improvement of robot path programming and optimization
of manipulator, applicator, and fluid delivery process.
• Equipment specification and procurement, including acting as liaison to builders, customers, and
production for paint process and fluid delivery process.
• Coordination of trial runs and quality improvement for the paint process.
• Implement cost-reduction improvements for both new and existing equipment/processes.
• Technical support to all Production and Engineering operations for improvement programs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of experience in controls engineering.
• Working knowledge of paint department processes and principles.
• General knowledge of production control/scheduling systems.
• Good analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis.
• General MS-Office skills, Excel, and Access.
• Fanuc P-250 experience required.
• Able to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ISO14001 and TS16949 requirements.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and networking.
• Strong knowledge of the paint application process.
• Basic knowledge of machining/tooling, and electrical / schematics
Fanuc Paintworks software
Fanuc P-250 Robots and controllers
Fanuc IPC system "Intergraded Pump Controls"
Topcoat automotive painting experience
Carlisle Bell applicators, preferably the RMA-660 single/dual purge Atomizer
Topcoat paints and solvent blends, including adjusting colors to match OEM standards
PaintPro programming and online daily adjustments in a fast-paced automotive atmosphere
Knowledge of new technology of CO2 parts cleaning/pre-paint prep process
Electrical expertise and able to use a multi-meter and diagnose electrical issues
Able to work long hours and weekends to support production demands
Understanding color theory and being able to match OEM color standards
Design and work with fabrication shops, all paint rack tooling