Mechatronics - Installation Technician - Automotive ...

The Drr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms. Products, systems and services offered by Drr enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Business with automobile manufacturers and their suppliers accounts for approximately 60% of Drr's sales. Other market segments include, for example, the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries and the woodworking industry. The Drr Group operates in the market with five divisions:Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industryApplication 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 technologyClean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technologyWoodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking We are a growing organization with an opportunity for an Installation Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and experience in the installation of various types of automotive paint shop equipment and systemsLocation: Southfield, MI Position Summary: Oversee and participate in site activity with the goal of successfully installing and commissioning Drr automated paint shop equipment and systems.Essential Functions and Responsibilities Installation of various types of automotive paint shop equipment and systems: paint and sealer robots, materials supply systems (booths, conveyors, etc)Directing skilled trade contactors as requiredLiaising between the customer, contractors, and Drr staffOverseeing and report on the daily activity of a given projectAdvising department managers of site requirements regarding personnelOverseeing and orchestrating the activity of the contractor individuals assigned to their specific site and tracking contractor hours.Ensuring the site is adequately staffed to meet project schedule milestonesCommission and document all automation equipment as requiredWhen required provide customer training on installed equipmentRepair malfunctioning automation equipmentConduct equipment start-up and debug for Drr and non-Drr productsAssist with the debugging of controls hardware and softwareRecord baseline data for areas of responsibilityMark up drawing changesWork as part of a team on major projects or individually on smaller projectsTravel approximately 95%Nonessential FunctionsOther assigned duties as requiredQualifications Associate degree (Electrical or Mechanical) preferredTwo or more years of position related preferred; formal education considered in lieu of experienceAbility to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematicsAble to communicate well with customers and colleaguesStrong electrical background preferredFamiliarity with pneumatic circuitryFamiliarity with the design and installation of paint circulation systemsFamiliarity with the design and installation of sealer systemsFamiliarity with structural support requirementsFamiliarity with the user of a theodolite for robot leveraging is a plusAble to read and interpret AutoCAD drawingsEplanProficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPointKnowledge of SAP is a plusGood time management skillsGood organizational skillsGood verbal communication skillsGood technical writing skillsPhysical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, kneel, crawl; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift andor move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Employee must be able to fly and drive. Employee must be able to climb stairs and ladders, wearing appropriate fall protection as needed. Incumbent is required to work with and near equipment such as industrial fans, pumps, etc. in a manufacturing setting. They must also be able to operate motorized equipment such as a scissor lift or man lift. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Note to all Staffing Agencies: Drr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Drr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

Created: 2025-03-03