What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Machinery Installation Engineer position at Davis Standard?
Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. Our systems encompass over 11 product lines to support manufacturing applications and customers in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, building & construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging.
Davis-Standard has an immediate opening in the Fulton, New York location for a Mechanical Project Engineer.
Duties and requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Oversee the installation of Davis-Standard equipment to engineering drawing standards.
- Liaison to the customer while machine is in the installation and startup phase.
- Coordinate and manage contractors during equipment installation.
- Resolve issues and implement corrective actions with assistance from Project Managers, Engineers, and equipment suppliers.
- Instructing machine operators and maintenance people on the proper maintenance and corrective actions.
- Coordinate Mechanical Quality Assurance checkouts at the customer site.
- Familiar with optical alignment of equipment using Theodolite, Optical Levels, etc.
- Provide customer technical assistance in troubleshooting and servicing of Davis-Standard equipment.
- Update drawing per “as built” and return the lead engineers.
- Perform alignment of motor couplings, drive belts sheaves, and other mechanical drive arrangements.
- Submit service reports.
- Provide feedback to the Manuals Department on how to set-up equipment.
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- The successful candidate should be a hands-on and a self-starting individual that functions well in a fast paced & dynamic environment.
- Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Windows with working knowledge of Excel and Word software.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and to foreign countries up to 80%.
- Able to read and understand mechanical drawings, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics.
- 2-4 years of experience servicing converting equipment a plus.
- Overtime as necessary.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Must be able to plan and schedule your own daily activities.
- Must have, or have the ability to possess a valid passport.
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people including Field Service Technicians, Engineers, Customers, and department managers.
- Excellent organizational skills
- Knowledge of the equipment, the industry, and processes is preferred
- Two-Year degree or certification in engineering technology, electronics, electro-mechanical is a plus
