Project Engineer

The Project Engineer is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving issues on-site and supporting the NEWSTON Automation Inspection product line. The Project Engineer is the front-line face to the customer to commission automated inspection equipment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in the installation and maintenance of automation (including robotic) measuring cells in production.
• Accepts responsibility for customer voiced concerns and obtains/implements the appropriate solution and or involves the proper NEWSTON personnel to address the issue.
• Support new and existing image processing systems, primarily in the automotive industry.
• Provide technical support in our demonstration image processing robotics lab.
  Communicate project status to the Project Managers, and support account teams, as necessary.
• Startup automatic image processing systems, typically mounted on robots, at customer sites in North America.
• Determine and execute corrective actions for installation errors, customer changes, or unanticipated circumstances in coordination with your supervisor.
• Review project for compatibility with existing automated systems.
• Communicate customer changes and needs to supplier engineering (Engineering/Manufacturing changes).
• Complete administrative requirements as required.
• Other duties as required.

Working Conditions and Special Demands:

• Seeking motivated individuals with strong engineering aptitude and a desire to be trained on items specific to this job.
• Willing to travel 85% of time, including some international.
• Willingness to work weekends/ overtime / work any shift.
• Ability to write clear and concise technical reports.
• Ability to perform as a Teacher/Trainer for contractors and customers.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
• System analytical solutions expertise in robotic automation cells.
• Very good knowledge of robot programming, SPC and image processing preferred.