Machine Validation and Installation

Progressive Surface, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Progressive Surface, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Machine Validation and Installation Technician to lead validation and acceptance testing for our surface enhancement systems.

You will install, commission, and train customers while ensuring seamless integration with client equipment and processes. You will travel to customer sites, perform functional and performance testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and document results.

Qualifikationen

• Must have proven experience in machine validation and installation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities for cross-functional teams and clients.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Solid understanding of mechanical and electrical industrial machinery systems.
• Willingness to travel and work independently.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and hold a US passport.

Aufgaben

• Execute machine validation plans and performance testing.
• Lead factory and site acceptance tests with customers; document punch lists.
• Install and commission machines at customer sites; ensure integration with existing systems.
• Provide customer training on operation and maintenance.
• Coordinate with customers, installation coordinators, and project managers on schedules and logistics.
• Create and maintain installation and validation documentation.

Kenntnisse

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Reading technical drawings

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

US passport eligibility

Tools

CNC

PLC

Industrial robots

Jobbeschreibung

MACHINE VALIDATION AND INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

Grand Rapids, MI

Description

Overview

As a Machine Validation and Installation Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful validation, factory acceptance, installation, site acceptance and customer training of our industry leading surface enhancement systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, ability to complete test plans, interact with the customer during acceptance tests and installation. This position requires a combination of technical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Machine Validation:
• Execute comprehensive validation test plans for machinery, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct functional and performance testing to verify that machines meet specified design and performance criteria.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve any issues identified during validation processes.
• Document and maintain detailed validation reports and documentation.
• Acceptance Testing:
• Lead customers through factory and site acceptance tests to assure acceptance criteria are met, documented, and punch list items are collected then communicated to the project manager.
• Support and coordinate timely resolution of punch list items to achieve acceptance to ship the system and final acceptance at the customer’s site.
• Installation and Commissioning:
• Travel to customer locations and lead the installation and commissioning of machines, ensuring proper integration with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Provide technical support during the installation phase, troubleshooting and resolving issues to ensure successful project completion.
• Collaborate with the Machine Installation Coordinator, customers, and other stakeholders to coordinate and maintain installation schedules, budgets, and logistics.
• Training:
• Conducts customer training on machine operation, maintenance procedures, and application development.
• Technical Expertise:
• Possess a deep understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, with the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Develop deep understand of our surface treatment processes key process controls and application development knowledge.
• Quality Assurance:
• Implement and adhere to quality assurance processes to ensure the highest standards of machine performance and reliability.
• Participate in design reviews to provide input on potential issues related to validation and installation and identify product or process improvements.
• Documentation:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for installation procedures, troubleshooting guides, and validation protocols.
• Work closely with the documentation team to contribute to user manuals and technical documentation.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine validation and installation, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working in cross-functional teams and interacting with clients.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Strong understanding mechanical and electrical industrial machinery systems.
• CNC/PLC/ Industrial robot knowledge and proficiency
• Willingness to travel and work independently.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to obtain and hold a US passport.