Installation Technician

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms. Products, systems and services offered by Dürr enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Business with automobile manufacturers and their suppliers accounts for approximately 60% of Dürr's sales. Other market segments include, for example, the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries and the woodworking industry. The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology: robot technologies for the automatic application of paint as well as sealants and adhesives Measuring and Process Systems: balancing and cleaning systems as well as testing and filling technology
• Clean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking

We are a growing organization, and we are seeking an Installation Technician to join our Application Technology division. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which Dürr influences at a global level.

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary: Oversee and participate in site activity with the goal of successfully installing and commissioning Dürr automated spray equipment.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Liaising between the customer, contractors, and Dürr staff
• Overseeing and report on the daily activity of a given project
• Advising department managers of site requirements regarding personnel
• Overseeing and orchestrating the activity of the contractor individuals assigned to their specific site and tracking contractor hours.
• Directing contactor operations and on site activity
• Ensuring the site is adequately staffing and working toward a schedule
• Commission and document all automation equipment as required
• When required provide customer training on installed equipment
• Provide equipment modular build support as required
• Repair automation equipment if malfunctioning
• Conduct equipment start-up and debug for Dürr and non-Dürr products
• Verify hardwired installation
• Assist with the debugging of controls hardware and software
• Record baseline data for areas of responsibility
• Mark up drawing changes
• Work as part of a team on major projects or individually on smaller projects
• Travel approximately 95%

Nonessential Functions

• Other assigned duties as required

Qualifications

• Associate degree (Electrical or Mechanical) preferred
• Two or more years of position related preferred; formal education will be considered in lieu of experience
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics
• Able to communicate well with customers and colleagues
• Strong electrical background
• Familiarity with pneumatic circuitry
• Familiarity with the design and installation of paint circulation systems
• Familiarity with the design and installation of sealer systems
• Familiarity with structural support requirements
• Familiarity with the user of a theodolite for robot leveraging is a plus
• Able to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings/Epaln
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
• Must po