Sames Installation Engineer

Sames; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sames North America, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to install, commission and troubleshoot automated painting systems. You will work across multiple industries, focusing on automotive paint applications and robotic path optimization to improve process quality.

You will coordinate with subcontractors and respond to field issues, reporting progress throughout the project. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in robotics paint

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3 years of experience in robotics paint application or related process engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience creating and optimizing robotic path work for paint applications and analyzing results to improve process quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide automated systems installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer facilities.
• Coordinate installation activities with other technical staff to ensure conformance to customer specifications and design.
• Collaborate with installation engineering team to build on corporate vision of excellence in precision spraying solutions.
• Support validation and production of installed systems and provide customer site problem resolution.
• Prepare and communicate project progress reports during different project phases.

Skills

Robotics knowledge

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Responsible for providing automated systems installation engineering services, from understanding client technical specifications, to assisting with the coordination of installation activities with other technical staff to assure conformance to customer specifications and design.

Duties:

• Responsible for providing automated systems installation engineering services, from understanding client technical specifications, to assisting with the coordination of installation activities with other technical staff to ensure conformance to customer specifications and design.
• Work across a broad range of industries but primarily be responsible for the paint application automotive industry.
• Work in close collaboration with other members of the installation engineering team allowing Sames to build on its' corporate vision of achieving world class excellence and leadership position in the field of precision spraying solutions.
• Provide automated paint & dispense systems installation, commissioning, and trouble-shooting activities (supervision and hands-on) at customer facilities. Inspect and analyze malfunctioning equipment (mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems), document findings, determine source of problem and recommend repair, replacement, or other corrective actions, coordinate problem resolution.
• Coordination and supervision of subcontractors on jobsite in union and non-union facilities.
• Validation and production support of installed systems.
• Interact with customers and Sames personnel to establish goals and means to achieve said goals.
• Prepare and communicate project progress reports on regular basis during different project phases.
• When not in the field report to repair department to evaluate, quote and repair customer equipment. Perform other duties/responsibilities as required/assigned.

Profile

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

3 years of experience in the job offered, or in a process engineering position within the robotics paint application industry. Experience must include working knowledge of robot processing systems to assist with the installation, maintenance and repair of precision finishing and extrusion equipment. Must have hands-on experience in creating and optimizing robotic path work for paint applications, analyzing the results to improve the quality of the process. Experience can be gained concurrently. Employer will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience.

Useful information

Employer Contact:

• Sames North America, Inc.
• 45001 Five Mile Road
• Plymouth, MI 48170

Company information

Who Are We?

Sames is much more than just a company – it’s a team of passionate people. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to the design, production, and sale of the most efficient solutions for the application of liquid and powder paints, adhesives, and sealants.

Our mission: to protect, bond, and beautify countless surfaces all around us — from kitchen furniture, window frames, guitars, and perfume bottles to airplanes and cars, all over the world. Our product range includes high-quality manual spray guns, automatic and robotic sprayers, pumps, and dosing machines.

Our Commitment to Innovation

At Sames, we passionately nurture a spirit of technological innovation. Our ultimate goal is to serve the industrial efficiency of the most demanding customers while preserving our precious environment.

We earned the Ecovadis Silver qualification in 2022. We are committed to staying ahead of the technological curve by offering environmentally friendly solutions that redefine industry standards.

More Than a Supplier – Your Partner

Our relationship with our customers goes far beyond simply supplying products and solutions. We’re with you every step of the way — from installation audits and staff training to equipment repairs and support for programming robotic systems.

At Sames, we don’t just deliver products; we are dedicated to being an unwavering partner in our customers’ performance.

Join Us

If you are a motivated person, passionate about innovation and driven to contribute to our customers’ success, then Sames is the place for you. If our vision and values resonate with you, join our team and become part of our century-long tradition of excellence.

They work with us

At Sames, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Discover the voices of those who bring our values to life every day: passionate, committed, and united by the drive to innovate responsibly.Through their stories, experience what it means to grow, collaborate, and make a lasting impact, together.