Mechanical Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Location:  Rochester Hills, MI

Pay: $35-45

Shifts: 8am-5pm

Position Summary:

 The Engineer (Robot Controls and Dress out) is responsible for the development and engineering of controls and dress out designs for the Product Plus Group (PPG) with a focus on efficient and accurate execution to help drive customer satisfaction along with overall project profitability.

The ideal candidate is a customer-focused, problem-solver who has experience with robotics in various

applications and proven ability to develop controls and dress out prints.

Position Responsibilities:

·        Engineer custom product plus solutions based on quoted project deliverables, change orders, and overall

·        customer needs.

·        Develop dress out specifications to meet application needs and work with dress out suppliers.

·        Develop a plan and drawings for:

·        Robot with dress out installed.

·        Air/Water preparation equipment.

·        J3 equipment/pneumatics.

·        Robot controller interface package.

·        Order robot configurations, dress outs, and interface solutions on time and per customer specifications.

·        Hold engineering design reviews and maintain a high level of engineering accuracy following ISO

·        procedures.

·        Provide regular communication/status updates to project team members and FAC management.

·        Provide customer support including application and implementation guidance and design approvals.

·        Release approved engineering packages in ERP for each project.

·        Support Continuous Improvement of PPG Engineering Standards and refinement of ISO processes.

·        Manage project costs through efficient engineering and focus on lower cost solutions.

·        Support manufacturing/integration efforts on FAC floor including testing plans for run-off validation.

·        Create and deliver technical presentations for internal and customer training.

·        Support failure analysis and troubleshooting efforts and present root cause and corrective action to

·        customers.

·        Support integrators and line builders trying to integrate and install new robotic applications.

 Position Requirements:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or dual background in both) or related technical field; or equivalent, relevant experience.

·        Minimum two years of experience of industrial automation design with CAD software

·        package.

·        Ability to create and read electrical interface, robot mechanical dress out and pneumatic prints.

·        Experience with AutoCAD and SolidWorks drawing suites.

 About Spark Talent Acquisition:

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that building the right team is vital to success. Listening to our clients and creating customized workforce strategies is at the core of what we do. We pride ourselves on team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to help people grow.