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ANDRITZ

Automation Startup Engineer

ANDRITZ, Detroit, MI, United States

Job Title-Automation Startup Engineer

Reporting to-Lead Electrical Engineer

Department-Engineering

Type-Full-time/Salary

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

  • The Start-up Engineer is a member of a team of electric and controls professionals, responsible for start-up, launch, and troubleshooting / maintaining Schuler industrial control systems. This role includes about 80% field work and travel and places a heavy emphasis on startup and maintaining of industrial press and automation controls. These projects are mission-critical and require a strong commitment to on-time delivery. Idle time between field projects will be utilized to work on in-house engineering projects participate in training programs and support the remote service group. Service and supporting roles, as outlined below, are also an integral part of this position.
  • This position will also require extended training periods at Schuler facilities worldwide.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • On-site contact person for our customers and project managers
  • Onsite implementation and start-up of control systems. These activities can take
  • several months and are performed at our customers’ locations throughout North America
  • Troubleshooting, detailed failure analysis and adjustment of the controls system
  • Equipment optimization in cooperation with the design department
  • Press inspections and re-commissioning
  • Assessment of material required for repairs and maintenance
  • Update of technical documentation while onsite to reflect the actual state of the installation (as built drawings).
  • Production assistance incl. customer training
  • Support the Field Service Group in preparation of installations and software updates
  • Provide troubleshooting assistance to Schuler field service technicians and engineers
  • Troubleshoot customers problems remotely and onsite
  • Participate in on-call service program
  • Visit customers on occasional sales or project meetings
  • Support Customer Service Representatives in spare parts order processing by providing technical information
  • Prepare and facilitate technical training programs for internal and external customers
  • Interface with the customer as needed to resolve issues and technical concerns.
  • Supports new machine sales with technical information when requested

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • A minimum of two years of experience in designing and/or maintaining of industrial control systems, preferably in the field of press automation systems.
  • PC based control systems
  • Allen Bradley RS Logix 5, 500, and 5000, FactoryTalk-View
  • Siemens S7, S7F, TIA-Portal
  • Experience with Motion Control
  • Experience with industrial networking such as PROFIBUS, PROFINET and EtherNet/IP.
  • Experience with industrial robot systems
  • ACAD Electrical
  • Ability to travel, nationally and abroad.
  • Ability to stay on installation sides for multiple months at the time
  • Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) & SAP preferred
  • Possess strong analytical aptitude
  • Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
  • Customer focused & Quality Oriented
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
  • Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
  • Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
  • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
  • Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
  • German and/or Portuguese Language skills would be a plus.
  • Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports to the Lead Electrical Engineer. Coordinates related activities with service engineering, field service, project management and customers. There are no supervisory responsibilities assigned to this position.

MISCELLANEOUS

Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.