Entry-Level Job & Dream Job

ENTRY LEVEL JOB:

Entry-level AUTOMATION (Robotic Painting) ENGINEER - Automotive

Our client- a GLOBAL LEADER in automotive injection molding and bodycolor painting- is expanding their pool of painting expertise at their state-of-the-art paint facility located near Toledo, Ohio.
This "TOP 10" Tier One organization has an immediate need for a highly motivated, bright technology grad to learn the fundamentals of highly automated robotic paint applications. An interest in applied robotics, an excellent work ethic, and a relevant BS in electrical engineering or industrial technology will get you an interview. Must be able to work 2nd shift (3PM until midnight).

Candidates must be PC literate and generally familiar with industrial shop controls.
If you want to work with the very best equipment, process controls and technology, the latest robotics, data acquisition systems and brightest professionals in the business, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for!

Clean, well managed, non-union facility with a highly motivated workforce and low turnover. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and ability. Excellent benefits and generous relocation package. High potential for profit sharing incentives.

For prompt, courteous and confidential consideration please submit your resume in MS WORD format ASAP.

Weisberg Associates provides executive search and consulting services to the leaders in the Tier One automotive industry. Our services are employer fee paid.




DREAM JOB:

CHIEF ENGINEER
Ref: HouTxChief

Converteam is the industry leader in electrical engineering, systems integration and the design and manufacturing of high power motors, generators, drives and drive systems. By using our extensive project management experience and superior technology, we specialize in providing customized solutions to convert electrical energy into productive performance. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, we operate in four core markets; marine and offshore, oil and gas, process industries and power generation as well as addressing many niche markets. We cover a broad scope of offer from design to Turnkey System Installation & Commissioning, complemented with a complete range of services.

We have an immediate opening for a Chief Engineer. This position will be located at our Houston, TX offices. The chief engineer’s responsibilities will be split between management and engineering duties. Supported by the North American headquarters in Pittsburgh, the chief engineer and his engineering team must produce technical proposals, design the hardware and software and support field operations for the offshore and oil and gas markets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
· As a manager the chief engineer will be required to carry out the following functions:
· Recruit and develop engineers to design electrical propulsion and distribution hardware and automation systems for offshore vessels and medium voltage drive equipment for the oil and gas industry.

o Manage a small team of engineers including allocating work assignments, managing personnel development and training, and maintaining the departments budget including capital expenditure, expenses, and work force utilization.
o Develop and approving technical risk analysis for prospective projects
o Review all engineering solutions if they constitute a new designs.
o Act as point of contact for technical matters between the head office and his/her team.
o Develop the engineering teams capabilities in order to support the business.

* In his/her technical capacity the chief engineer is expected to have good process knowledge either within the offshore market and/or the oil and gas market and carry out some or all of the following functions:
o Review customers requirements and propose detailed technical solutions with sales department to produce technical proposals.
o Act as a project engineer and provide technical interface with customers at all stages of a project to ensure power and control equipment is clearly defined, designed and commissioned to the customers requirements.
o Write detailed technical specification for bought in equipment. Scope of this work depends on candidates technical expertise but could include power equipment such as transformers, motors, MCCs, or automation equipment such as PCs, network equipment and standard software packages.
o Carryout detailed design work in one or more of the following technical fields: power electronics, power systems and/or automation systems as part of the project team.
o Provide support to project managers.


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering, or related field.

· Minimum of ten (10) years of direct experience with power systems and/or drive systems and/or automation systems

· Strong project engineering or engineering management skills including the ability to lead a small team of engineers, formulate and monitor project schedules and manage work breakdown structures.

· Experience within the oil & gas or marine industries.

· Ability to learn and follow defined departmental policies, procedures and practices.

· Must be able to make decisions with regards to completion of tasks and job methods and follow through with results of outcome.

· Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

· Must be able to independently arrange and organize work efforts on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis, meet tight deadlines and multi-task on a consistent basis.

Salary and position title will be in accordance with experience and fit for position.

We offer a competitive salary, room for advancement, excellent health and welfare benefits, 401(k) and profit sharing programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Job Location
Houston
TX
77001
Contact Information
Converteam Inc.