Process Engineer – Coatings/Finishing

Binks; Shoreview (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in coatings technology is seeking a Process Engineer – Coatings/Finishing to orchestrate lab test designs and documentation for their high-quality sealants and finishing products. You will interface with multiple departments, focusing on customer needs and providing expertise in coating applications. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in automated industrial equipment, strong technical communication skills, and a solid background in coatings and robotics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in maintaining automated industrial equipment.
• Experience with automation/robotics is required.
• Background in industrial coatings and finishing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate design, staging, execution, documentation of lab tests.
• Interface with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams.
• Document and communicate test results to relevant parties.

Skills

Planning and organizational skills

Technical communication

Problem solving and troubleshooting

Customer focus

Experiments and documentation balance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate/bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology

Tools

Fanuc robots

Job description

The Process Engineer – Coatings/Finishing is responsible for orchestrating the design, staging, execution, documentation, and analysis of lab tests and technical demonstrations of Binks finishing and sealants products. This customer-facing position will play a crucial role in helping craft tailored solutions for in-plant coatings and dispensing applications and curing processes across a wide range of manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Continually build expertise in Binks product and equipment offering
• Interface with key cross functional parties including Sales, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Product Management
• Work with Sales and Engineering to translate specific customer requirements to key process parameters
• Provide technical input on feasibility, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Design tests and demonstrations by selecting product to match application or curing needs, and refine parameters throughout the process
• Coordinate, set up, and run tests and demonstrations in an applications lab setting
• Evaluate test and demonstration performance based on technical analysis
• Document and communicate test and demonstration results to relevant parties, and identify potential issues, questions, or challenges that arise during testing/demonstration
• Provide support in presale meetings, equipment startups, process tuning, and general system troubleshooting as needed
• Research, order, receive, record, and manage required lab equipment, materials and other consumables
• Perform general lab 5S and equipment maintenance responsibilities for the Shoreview lab facility
• Comply with company policies, ISO standards, environmental and safety laws
• Perform other related duties as required
• 10-20% travel may be required

Skills and Experience

• Highly motivated, with strong planning and organizational skills
• Able to deliver well-designed, repeatable, and credible demonstrations that leave customers confident in Binks technology and expertise
• Process oriented and customer focused, from a practical manufacturing perspective
• Strong in problem solving and troubleshooting, with an innovative approach and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Able to balance experimentation with repeatability and documentation
• Clear technical communicator; ability to write and present effectively with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating with other functional teams
• Strong knowledge in mastering, teaching/programming, and running paint robots highly desirable
• Background in liquid or powder coatings, fluid handling equipment, or industrial ovens strongly preferred

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology or related field preferred
• Five or more years' experience in the operations or maintenance of automated industrial equipment highly desirable
• Firsthand experience with automation/robotics required
• Familiarity and experience with Fanuc robots a distinct advantage
• Experience in spray application of liquid or powder coatings preferredBackground in industrial coatings and finishing processes a key differentiator