Process Engineer – Coatings/Finishing

The Process Engineer – Coatings/Finishing is responsible for orchestrating the design, staging, execution, documentation, and analysis of lab tests and technical demonstrations of Binks finishing and sealants products. This customer-facing position will play a crucial role in helping craft tailored solutions for in-plant coatings and dispensing applications and curing processes across a wide range of manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Continually build expertise in Binks product and equipment offering
• Interface with key cross functional parties including Sales, Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing and Product Management
• Work with Sales and Engineering to translate specific customer requirements to key process parameters
• Provide technical input on feasibility, risks, and optimization opportunities
• Design tests and demonstrations by selecting product to match application or curing needs, and refine parameters throughout the process
• Coordinate, set up, and run tests and demonstrations in an applications lab setting
• Evaluate test and demonstration performance based on technical analysis
• Document and communicate test and demonstration results to relevant parties, and identify potential issues, questions, or challenges that arise during testing/demonstration
• Provide support in presale meetings, equipment startups, process tuning, and general system troubleshooting as needed
• Research, order, receive, record, and manage required lab equipment, materials and other consumables
• Perform general lab 5S and equipment maintenance responsibilities for the Shoreview lab facility
• Comply with company policies, ISO standards, environmental and safety laws
• Perform other related duties as required
• 10-20% travel may be required

Skills and Experience

• Highly motivated, with strong planning and organizational skills
• Able to deliver well-designed, repeatable, and credible demonstrations that leave customers confident in Binks technology and expertise
• Process oriented and customer focused, from a practical manufacturing perspective
• Strong in problem solving and troubleshooting, with an innovative approach and a solutions-oriented mindset
• Able to balance experimentation with repeatability and documentation
• Clear technical communicator; ability to write and present effectively with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently while collaborating with other functional teams
• Strong knowledge in mastering, teaching/programming, and running paint robots highly desirable
• Background in liquid or powder coatings, fluid handling equipment, or industrial ovens strongly preferred

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering technology or related field preferred
• Five or more years' experience in the operations or maintenance of automated industrial equipment highly desirable
• Firsthand experience with automation/robotics required
• Familiarity and experience with Fanuc robots a distinct advantage
• Experience in spray application of liquid or powder coatings preferred
• Background in industrial coatings and finishing processes a key differentiator

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance