Research & Development Builder

Job Title: R&D Builder

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled R&D Builder to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and testing prototype machinery, developing operational and service documentation, and training service and installation personnel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reviews designs for build efficiency, shipping, rigging, transport, and manufacturability
• Assembles entire machines, including mechanical drives, counterbalances, hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication, and controls
• Leads acceptance run-off within the plant and at installation site
• Develops installation and service requirements for tech writers
• Trains and tracks install and service needs for prototype equipment
• Develops/improves work environment for new product assembly
• Tunes home, pick, and drop points for Fanuc robots
• Tracks issues, time estimate gaps, quality, and schedule for builds
• BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS AT THE TECHNICAL AND COMMERCIAL LEVEL WITH LOCAL SITE LEADS
• Provides support for proposal efforts or customer presentations
• Performs safety and housekeeping duties
• Participates in required training and applies safety skills/knowledge
• Participates in continuous improvement teams and/or empowerment teams
• Accurately completes required documentation
• Participates in training of co-workers in all aspects of job responsibilities
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Mechanical Engineering Manager
• Discusses service and warranty issues on all of the above with the Service Manager, Technicians, and Customers
• Participates in lessons learned efforts for improving next builds
• Tracks BOM accuracy
• Leads supporting help on builds
• Works with Lead Controls Engineer for testing, tuning, and final acceptance testing

Requirements:

• Minimum five years in system engineering related to automated systems
• Exposure to simulation software in an Automation Environment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for use, review, and updates
• Proficiency with Solidworks for use, review, and updates
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Familiarity with material handling systems design (or equivalent)
• Experience conducting system field startup activities
• Must have excellent conflict resolution skills
• Must be available and willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays to meet customer project commitments
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Fork truck skill including rigging
• Fanuc Robot point teaching
• Conduit bending, hole punching
• Skill and ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics
• Sets all required adjustments for machine functions (e.g., pressures, flows, etc.)
• Electromechanical skills: Mounting sensors, actuators
• Fabrication, welding, soldering, crimping, flaring, sawing, punching, etc.
• Measurement tools: Calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.
• Use of multimeter

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This position will require walking, sitting, using hands and fingers to handle or feel objects/tools/controls, reaching with hands and arms, balancing, stooping, talking, and hearing
• While performing the duties of this job, this person may be exposed to a noise level that is usually minimal but may be elevated at times

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) matching program
• Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision coverage
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (to help offset the cost of health care expenses)
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability (when enrolled in medical plan)
• Company paid Life Insurance

EEO Statement:

• INNOVEYANCE provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees
• No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law