Machine Validation and Installation in Grand Rapids

Energy Jobline ZR; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Machine Validation and Installation Technician to lead validation, installation, and customer training for our surface enhancement systems. The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical systems and strong customer-facing communication.

You will travel to customer sites, perform acceptance tests, coordinate with project teams, and contribute to documentation and training materials to ensure successful project completion.

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 of 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.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive validation test plans for machinery, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and customer requirements.
• Lead customers through factory and site acceptance tests and manage punch lists.
• Travel to customer locations to lead installation and commissioning and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Conduct customer training on machine operation and maintenance procedures.
• Develop and maintain validation and technical documentation.
• Support design reviews to identify issues related to validation and installation and propose improvements.

Skills

Machine validation

Installation

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

CNC/PLC/Industrial robots

Travel willingness

Driver's license

US passport eligibility

Job description

Job Description

MACHINE VALIDATION AND INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN

Grand Rapids, MI

Description

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.