Sr. Virtual Solutions Engineer - Davenport, IA

IPG Photonics; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Photonics in Davenport, Iowa, is seeking a Senior Virtual Solutions Engineer to support sales and customer project delivery. This role involves handling complex automation projects and providing guidance to VSEs while using simulation software for solution validation.

The ideal candidate will possess a four-year engineering degree, ten years of experience, and advanced knowledge of laser and welding equipment. Proficiency in SolidWorks and robot-specific software is essential.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Advanced knowledge of laser equipment, processes, and applications.
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Handle the most complex and large-scale automation projects.
• Provide training, guidance, and oversight to VSE's.
• Validate solutions through simulation software.

Skills

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

Creativity in solution exploration

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Visual Components

RoboGuide

KukaSim

MotoSim

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Virtual Solutions Engineer supports both the sales process and customer project delivery. They are responsible for evaluating manufacturability of customer parts, helping customers improve their designs when appropriate. The Senior VSE is also responsible for concepting and validating solutions using simulation software. Finally, the Senior VSE is responsible for off‑line robot programming in various software packages.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Duties / Responsibilities

• Handle the most complex and large‑scale automation projects
• Provide training, guidance and oversight to VSE's
• Support efforts of Sales, Process Engineering, and Project Teams
• Review and provide input to customer proposals when requested
• Generate new solution layouts or continue development of solutions created during quoting
• Validate solutions through simulation software to eliminate as much uncertainty and risk in the intended process as possible. This includes optimal part orientation, layout and robot reach optimization, payload analysis, tool/fixture access confirmation, and takt time analysis
• Direct Mechanical Design and Tool Design in implementing the validated layout for detailed design work
• Review the integrated System and Tool Design to confirm reach, part access, tool clearance, etc.
• Create virtual work cells and Off‑line Robot Programs when requested
• Become proficient with the 3D printer and Insight software
• Perform other related work and special projects
• Obey company policies and procedures and observe all safety regulations
• Establish and maintain solution configurations within simulation software
• Collaborate with design personnel and project team to implement simulated solutions and manage change throughout the project lifecycle
• Evaluate manufacturing takt time through simulation
• Authority to evaluate project and company risk
• Authority to purchase on behalf of the company according to spend policy
• Authority to work out of sequence
• Authority to inspect for fitness of use

Qualifications

Education

• Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent education and experience.

Experience

• Ten or more years of relevant professional experience
• Advanced knowledge of laser equipment, processes, and applications
• Advanced knowledge of arc welding equipment, processes, and applications
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks
• Advanced knowledge of simulation / off‑line programming software
• Visual Components
• Robot‑specific off‑line programming software (RoboGuide, KukaSim, MotoSim)

Required Abilities

• Expertise interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Creativity to explore multiple viable solutions and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of those options
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the technical arena
• Excellent organizational skills
• Detail oriented and thorough in executing responsibilities
• Effective working on multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software
• Ability to deliver results under pressure of a sale and/or a project schedule
• Trustworthy and reliable team player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a stationary position while programming and using software for extended periods of time
• Ability to work within the manufacturing environment frequently while testing software, troubleshooting controls, and investigating issues
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder while working in the manufacturing environment