Senior Manager - Robotics & Controls Engineering
Dürr
Responsibilities Lead software and controls engineering activities supporting robotic paint application and automation systems. Provide technical leadership and troubleshooting support for robotic automation, electrostatic paint systems, controls integration, startup activities, and commissioning issues. Manage and develop a team of software and controls engineers, including resource planning, task delegation, employee development, and performance management. Support automotive paint shop launches and customer startup activities in fast‑paced production environments. Partner closely with engineering, management, installation, commissioning, and AMS teams to support successful project execution. Meet directly with customers through onsite visits, technical reviews, meetings, and conference calls. Support troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues associated with robotic paint application systems and integrated automation technologies. Develop and implement training programs to ensure commissioning and engineering personnel remain aligned with latest technologies and industry trends. Assist with project scheduling, manpower planning, technical reporting, and engineering documentation requirements. Generate technical reports and testing documentation for globally funded R&D initiatives. Support continuous improvement initiatives across robotic automation and paint process systems. Travel approximately 50%, including customer site support, startup activities, and launch support as required. Your Skills Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related technical field preferred, or equivalent industry experience. 5–10+ years of experience supporting robotic automotive paint application systems, automation controls, and commissioning environments. Strong experience with robotic automation systems including paint application robotics, controls integration, installation, commissioning, and startup activities. Experience supporting automotive paint shop, coating, dispensing, or robotic automation systems. Experience with robotic paint automation systems from ABB, FANUC, Kawasaki Robotics, Dürr, Eisenmann, or similar automotive paint automation environments is highly desired. Strong knowledge of robotic and flexible automation systems including motion controls, kinematics, sensors, measurement systems, controls, and programming concepts. Experience troubleshooting complex robotic paint automation and controls systems within automotive manufacturing environments. Experience working directly with customers in launch, production, or high‑pressure manufacturing environments. Understanding of quality systems including ISO 9000, QS 9000, and ISO 14001. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SAP knowledge is a plus. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and technical problem‑solving skills. Ability to effectively lead teams while collaborating cross‑functionally with engineering, project management, installation, and customer teams. Willingness to travel and support off‑hours, weekends, and launch schedules as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dürr
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