Paint Facility Engineer

ESP Engineered; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered in Chennai seeks a skilled professional for overseeing advanced painting processes. You will manage projects, optimize painting booths, and program robots while applying lean manufacturing principles. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in paint systems and project management, with a strong focus on robotic applications and IIoT integration. Candidates should demonstrate excellent leadership abilities and a willingness to work at international plants as required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in paint process equipment and conveyor systems.
• Strong background in robotic painting applications and booth design optimization.
• Proficiency in Industry 4.0 technologies and IIoT integration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed tests to ensure painting processes operate efficiently.
• Oversee capacity enhancement initiatives and manage projects.
• Program robots and troubleshoot PLC systems.

Skills

Robotic programming

Lean manufacturing

Risk management

Quality tools

Project management

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Tools

DURR 3DOnsite

ABB Robot Studio

Siemens PLC

Mitsubishi PLC

Wonderware SCADA

Ignition

Job description

Preferred candidates: Diversity (1st Preference)

Location: Chennai one

Job Responsibilities

Conduct detailed tests and inspections to ensure advanced painting processes and utilities operate with maximum efficiency.

Lead capacity enhancement initiatives, perform in-depth capacity studies, and manage end-to-end projects, including DOE, RFQ, TA, TE, DAP, installation, and SOP.

Commission DURR and ABB robotic painting applications, optimizing booth designs for superior performance.

Apply lean manufacturing principles, strategic risk management using ROAM analysis, and quality tools like FMEA, 8D, and 7QC to resolve critical issues.

Interpret and review engineering drawings, layouts, diagrams, and technical specifications for process optimization.

Program robots, including offline programming (OLP) and seamless site integration for DURR 3DOnsite and ABB Robot Studio.

Design and troubleshoot PLC systems (Siemens, Mitsubishi) for conveyor, robot, and paint process systems.

Manage HMI and SCADA systems, including Ignition, WinCC, and InTouch, and handle VFD drives (Sinamics G120, SEW, PowerFlex).

Implement Industry 4.0 technologies, IIoT integration, and networking protocols such as Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet TCP/IP, and MQTT.

Develop and execute preventive maintenance strategies, driving initiatives like TPM, TQM, and Kaizen to enhance OEE, reduce downtime, and increase equipment reliability.

Track and analyse project KPIs, deliver high-quality status reports, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.

Work in a paint shop environment, managing 3 Wet Spray Booth 3D ON SITE, Wonderware SCADA applications, 3 wet air supply units, and 3 wet ovens.

Teach and troubleshoot DURR robots, handle conveyor tracking, and program S7-300 PLCs.

Candidate should have experience in Paint Topcoat Booth, Ovens & work area design- Study

Replace and master servo motors, change drives, and service harness cables, atomizers, and dosing pumps.

Maintain robot spares, attend breakdowns, check paint parameters, address colour mismatch issues, and confirm paint temperature and DFT values.

Follow up on concerns, measure 3 wet oven temperatures using data paq, complete robot TEM, and measure air supply unit downdraft and ventures pressure.

a) Technical

Extensive experience in paint process equipment and conveyor systems.

Expertise in robotic painting applications and booth design optimization.

Strong background in lean manufacturing, risk management, and quality tools.

Proficiency in robotic programming, PLC programming, and SCADA systems.

Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and IIoT integration.

Excellent project management skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

b) Behavioral

Good Communication Skills.

Leadership - to Drive CFT.

Must be ok to work overseas plants as required by project.

Good analysis Skills.

Dynamic & self Starter.

Good Team Player – he can work as CFT to solve Quality issue.