Finish Automation Integrator Analyst

A perfect car is the product of the perfect process. Production at the BMW Group is highly automated and carried out using the most modern facilities. But it doesn’t run itself. To ensure that driving pleasure is built in from the beginning, means people working with passion and pride. Independently and as part of a motivated team, they perform extraordinary things every day and contribute to the fulfilling of automobile dreams.

Duties

• Steers, supports testing and commissioning/series activities of equipment and automation systems in the Finish area.
• Manages integrating and testing of new materials with the automation equipment.
• Steers and develops tooling for the application process including the understanding of the overall system ranging from conveyors, delivery
• systems, vision systems etc.
• Manages integration of models into the process and equipment of the Paint Shop. Implements solutions to maintain quality through complex programming solutions.
• Strategic planning of existing and future automation structure to ensure proper allocation of work content and to meet throughput requirements.
• Creates complex robot programming solutions around design specifications for series, new models and concepts.
• Collaborates with new model from design into production to understand programming challenges ranging from equipment additions and robot tooling device to material supply requirements.
• Develops and manages existing robot programming paths and parameters to meet throughput and quality requirements.
• Drives improvement activities inside the area related to robot programs (i.e. cycle time, seam quality, appearance optimizations, Assembly interference areas etc.)
• Leads programming simulation efforts to determine required intricate robot tolling devices, structure changes and/or additions of automation cells to solve problems ranging from quality to throughput.
• Understands robot utilization, conveyor systems, vision systems, materials supply and other equipment requirements.
• Collaborates with material supplier and other cross functional areas to integrate new materials into existing or new automation equipment at same product quality.
• Develops and prioritizes weekend programming tasks and activities with production, maintenance and planning.
• Develops PA Robot programmers knowledge of programming, troubleshooting and simulation for offline programming.
• Coordinates daily programming tasks and activities, while running production to ensure AO adherence.
• Supports production areas to troubleshoot quality deviations and downtime issues relating to automation cell.
• Understands AO requirements within assigned process area.
• Understands and models VPS (Value Added Production System) Principles and concepts of Standard Work and Problem Solving.
• Adheres to 5S and Safety Standards and Principles.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.
  
  

Requirements

• BA/BS degree; OR AA/AS degree AND 2 years of professional experience in a manufacturing or project support environment; OR The equivalent of 4 years professional experience in a manufacturing or project support environment.
• 2 years of professional experience in automotive materials application. 2 years of professional experience with robotics programming.
• 3 years experience with written and verbal communication skills as proven through business application.
• 3 years of computer skills with Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• 2 years of skills with simulation software.
• 2 years of skills with vision systems (preferred).
  
  

Finish Automation Integrator Analyst

20241218

Automotive

Spartanburg, SC

United States

Legal Entity

BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC

Location:

Spartanburg, SC

Job Field

Manufacturing Engineering

Job ID

137805

Publication Date

18.12.2024

General

FullTime

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