Paint Automation Specialist/ Robot Programmer
hace 9 días
Charleston
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Training & development Role: Industrial Paint Automation Specialist / Robot Programmer Position Summary As an Industrial Paint Automation Specialist at Sapience, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and commissioning robotic paint systems with a strong focus on process performance, finish quality, and efficiency. This role blends robot programming, paint process engineering, and system integration to deliver high-performance automated finishing solutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Paint Robot Programming & Process Development • Develop and optimize robot programs specifically for spray painting and coating applications, • Program paint paths including:, • Gun orientation and distance control, • Overlap strategies and pattern control, • Edge coverage and complex geometry handling, • Configure and tune:, • Atomization parameters, • Flow rates and pressure settings, • Electrostatic settings (if applicable), • Optimize for:, • Transfer efficiency, • Film build consistency, • Cycle time vs quality balance 2. Paint Process Engineering • Develop and validate paint processes including:, • Spray patterns and coverage strategies, • Coating thickness targets, • Multi-pass and multi-layer applications, • Conduct spray trials and document results, • Troubleshoot defects such as:, • Runs, sags, dry spray, orange peel, poor adhesion, • Define and document process recipes and standards3. System Integration (Paint + Controls + Fluid Delivery), • Integrate robots with:, • Paint delivery systems (pumps, regulators, color change systems), • PLCs and HMIs, • Safety systems and interlocks, • Work closely with Controls Engineers to:, • Map I/O and process signals, • Implement recipe management, • Enable operator adjustments via HMI 4. Simulation, Layout, and Tooling Support • Utilize robot simulation tools to:, • Validate reach and coverage, • Optimize robot placement and cycle time, • Collaborate with mechanical engineering on:, • EOAT (spray guns, bell applicators, brackets), • Fixture and part presentation design, • Validate accessibility for maintenance and cleaning5. Testing, Commissioning & Optimization, • Lead and execute:, • Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), • Spray trials and validation runs, • Commission systems on-site including:, • Final process tuning, • Debugging and optimization, • Serve as technical lead for paint process performance at customer sites6. Documentation & Standards Development, • Develop:, • Paint process setup sheets, • Spray parameter documentation, • Robot program standards for paint applications, • Support internal standardization efforts for:, • Paint programming methods, • Process validation procedures 7. Customer Training & Support • Train customers on:, • Robot operation for paint systems, • Process adjustments and troubleshooting, • Provide guidance on:, • Maintenance of paint equipment, • Best practices for consistent coating quality Qualifications Required • Experience with industrial robot programming (FANUC preferred, especially paint platforms), • Hands-on experience with automated paint or coating systems, • Strong understanding of:, • Spray application fundamentals, • Fluid delivery systems, • Coating quality requirements, • Familiarity with PLC-controlled systems and industrial automation environments, • Ability to troubleshoot both robot motion and process-related issuesPreferred, • Experience with FANUC PaintTool or equivalent platforms (ABB, etc.), • Knowledge of:, • Electrostatic spray systems, • Bell and rotary atomizers, • Experience conducting:, • Spray trials, • Transfer efficiency studies, • Familiarity with vision systems for paint applications (optional but valuable)Key Traits for Success, • Strong process mindset (not just programming), • Detail-oriented with a focus on finish quality, • Ability to balance speed vs quality vs material usage, • Comfortable working hands-on in production environments