Junior Equipment Engineer - Paint

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Actively support development and continuous improvement of equipment, paint process and standards within the Paint shop.
• Support in root cause analysis on equipment bad actors and major unplanned downtime.
• Assist the development and implementation of solutions using problem solving analysis such 8D and several other tools.
• Assist the wider team to identify practical solutions to day-to-day problems with the Facility and individual equipment
• Work in a team of engineers and technicians as an in-house integration team that scopes and executes projects from concept through to start-up and commissioning.
• Assist the wider team to identify practical solutions to day-to-day problems with the Facility and individual equipment
• Become a local specialist on key equipment of the conveyor systems – mechanical, electrical, and automation – and work with technicians in the paint shop.
• Takes initiative to create, implement and improve PM documents and schedules, under the direction of the Maintenance Management.
• Contribute to the successful outcome equipment repairs and rebuilds, working with the technicians (some weekends, out of hours and holidays required)
• Participate in spare part analyses, inventory development, and assess cost reduction and spares handling improvement opportunities.
• Identify faulty components and potential faulty components and communicate the needs to Maintenance Management and Senior Equipment Engineer – have confidence to work with vendors site team
• Support with technical know-how and acquired skills, other cross-functional associates to resolve common issues, improve equipment reliability, review procedures, and minimize equipment downtime as well as improve cycle times and optimize programs to excellence.
• Support the escalation route for production line equipment: alarms, breakdowns, and Production requests to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate actively equipment suppliers, using their expertise to improve equipment reliability and manage improvement opportunities under the lead of Maintenance Management
• Support Manufacturing Engineering and maintenance technicians

Job Requirements

• BS degree in Industrial/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of conveyor systems and automation technology is mandatory.
• Industrial Maintenance experience preferred with focus on conveyor equipment such as roller tables, cross-chains, pivot-tables and vertical lifts.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components of conveyor systems, along with steel fabrication and relevant standards like CEMA or AISC, is a plus.
• Creating & maintaining a positive atmosphere in a collaborative work team.
• Ability to manage workload while contributing to a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Enjoys Troubleshooting and Problem Solving.
• Skilled with the use of a variety of hand and portable tools, as well as general machining and welding.
• Proficient in the use of computer software (MS Office, AutoCAD, CATIA, etc.) as well as experience in data processing
• Able to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willing to perform shift work (including weekends and nights) and overtime as required.
• A good command of German and English speaking and writing