The Project Engineer will provide functional support to the technical maintenance department to implement, repair and maintain systems and keep our manufacturing systems running at a high level.

Essential Duties:

• Detect and assess problems: resolve; debug; troubleshoot; to provide solutions for/to automated systems and robotic applications, breakdowns, and reliability issues

• Work independently with little to no direction to determine and implement corrective actions on equipment and processes

• Ensure proper safety procedures are always in use and utilized / followed

• Perform equipment start- ups and shutdowns, modifications, and upgrades on all production lines

• Respond in a timely manner to all issues to ensure productivity and efficiency.

• Provide technical support to improve equipment operations and performance

• Maintain all production equipment in good, clean, and functioning condition

• Understand and analyze interactions between all components and systems: mechanical, servo, robotic, electrical

• Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition

• Understand the operation and programming of programmable controllers (PLC) Rockwell/AB, servo, machine vision and ink marking systems

• Assist in implementation of new equipment

• Read and understand electrical wiring block and schematics, machine drawings, equipment layout drawings and other associated drawings and resources

• Initiate and/or assist in design, frequent engineering design reviews and factory acceptance testing with new/updated systems

• Work cooperatively with the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Maintenance teams

• Other projects as assigned by manager

These are the general duties required to fulfill theProject Engineer job description, not a detailed description of all the work required.New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Basic robotic knowledge and understanding of functions and programming EPSON, FANUC, UR or similar

• Experience with 3-D modeling systems;

• Familiarity with networking, PC and server

• Ability to communicate with Manufacturing management, Engineers, Technicians, and Production Associates

• Demonstrated technical aptitude and a strong desire for continuous improvement

• Ability and willingness to lead and train

• Strong attention to detail

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Lift and move up to 40 pounds without assistance
• Work time is spent in a manufacturing environment where temperatures maybe cool or warm depending upon the season, and noise level can be moderate.
• Exposure to Thermoplastic Plastics and Rubbers. Thermosetting Rubbers, inks, and solvents.
• Must adhere to all safety and PPE guidelines