MACHINE VALIDATION AND INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN (Grand Rapids)

Career Fair Connection; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Fair Connection is seeking a Machine Validation and Installation Technician to drive validation, installation, and customer training of our surface enhancement systems in Michigan.

You will travel to customer sites to lead validation tests, factory and site acceptance, installation, commissioning, and knowledge transfer while ensuring quality.

A strong background in mechanical and electrical systems, reading schematics, and effective client communication is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine validation and installation in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with clients.

Responsibilities

• Execute validation test plans and document results.
• Lead factory and site acceptance tests with customers.
• Travel to customer sites to install and commission machines.
• Provide customer training on operation and maintenance.
• Support QA reviews and contribute to documentation.

Skills

Machine validation

Installation & commissioning

CNC/PLC/Robotics knowledge

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Communication

Tools

CNC equipment

PLC systems

Industrial robots

Job 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.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.