Open Positions USA

Job Description

The primary job function of the Controls Engineer will be to work in all aspects of automotive controls engineering. This will include hardware and software engineering, cabling, wiring and all other electrical standards. An initial training phase of working with a Senior Designer for up to two years will occur in order to learn how to develop machine and equipment solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Understand and perform all controls engineering tasks, both hardware & software related
• Support Senior Designers and Project Engineers
• Generate project PLC and HMI solutions
• Evaluation of customer specifications and their impact to GROB’s products
• Apply international (IEC, ISO) and national (NFPA) standards

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of electrical design
• Computer programming experience (C#, Visual Basic)
• Siemens PLC knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of industrial robotics is a plus

General Requirements

• Self-motivated and team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong math skills and understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to secure and maintain a valid passport

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The Functional Safety Engineer is responsible for leading safety related activities to influence the design, development and manufacture of innovative metal cutting and assembly equipment. The position requires an experienced professional with a functional safety background, preferably at an OEM or Tier 1 supplier. The selected applicant will be required to attend extended training with the Functional Safety team at the company headquarters in Germany.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Apply and monitor the functional safety concepts for relevant systems and software according to ISO and/or IEC standards
• Work closely with internal design teams and suppliers to define functional safety interfaces between project partners
• Conduct safety reviews and risk assessments during design, development, and manufacturing phases
• Create safety matrix’s to call out operations and functions by machine
• Utilize SISTEMA software utility to calculate PL
• Support functional safety validation testing
• Monitor project-specific developments of safety concepts at system, hardware, and software level using applicable standards

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• A minimum of 5 years of work experience as a Functional/Product Safety Engineer
• Familiarity with industry safety standards and programs such as ISO 13849, ISO 12100, ISO60204-1, and other applicable standards

General Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly with technical information that must be conveyed in a clear and convincing way
• Willing to obtain and maintain a valid passport
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Must be self-motivated and able to problem solve complex situations while utilizing available resources

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The position is responsible for assisting the sales department with time studies and machining new customer parts to aid in new machine sales. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude and in depth knowledge of part prints and advanced skills in metal cutting principles. This position requires communicating directly with customers and up to 25% travel annually for training the customer to run their new machine.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting the final assembly areas and the realization of new projects and equipment
• Travel to customer sites for training on the operations of machines and their particular CAM system
• Create time studies and machining programs using CAM systems
• Customer troubleshooting

Education and Experience Requirements

• Minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology OR 5 years’ experience working with CNC metal cutting machines including CAM programming
• Understanding of mechanical drawings, electrical and fluid schematics, and CNC machine troubleshooting
• CAM programming experience
• CAD software 3D and 2D

General Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to obtain/maintain a passport

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The primary responsibility of the Fluid Power Technician will be the building and implementation of fluid controls systems into custom Grob machines and robotic assembly equipment. This position will need to interpret information delivered by Fluid Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering to successfully assemble the fluids systems which include hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication and metal cutting fluid controls systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Construct fluid related components such as directional valves, check valves, ball valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, filters, etc.
• Bend and install custom piping
• Measure, cut and install custom hoses
• Install all components of fluid controls systems
• Perform fluid systems start up and run offs to ensure proper construction

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED minimum
• Previous fluid/hydraulic installation experience a plus
• Must be able to accurately read blue prints
• Must exhibit a clear understanding of the metric system and proficient math skills

General Requirements

• Able to work independently and in a team setting
• Exhibit problem solving capabilities
• Willing to work overtime as deemed necessary by the company
• Willing to travel domestic and international

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The main purpose of the Electrical Technician will be the implementation of all electrical related components and materials into the mechanical design of Grob custom machines. This position will need to directly interpret information delivered by Electrical, Fluid, and Mechanical Engineering to successfully assemble the electrical systems for Grob proprietary systems.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Implementation of all electrical related components and materials into the mechanical design of Grob custom machines
• Interpret information delivered by Electrical, Fluid, and Mechanical Engineering to successfully assemble the electrical systems for Grob proprietary
• Install electrical system components and cabling
• Assemble and install high and low voltage systems

Education and Experience Requirements

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or Journeyman Electrician License
• Previous electrician work in a manufacturing setting
• Understanding of drawings, schematics and troubleshooting
• Experience using the metric system

General Requirements

• Self-motivated; able to work alone or in a team
• Excellent math skills
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the mechanical build and start-up of machine tool equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, an in-depth knowledge of metric prints, and an understanding of metal cutting principles. This position requires travel during machine installations (mostly domestic, some international) where you will interface with customers directly.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assemble and start-up new CNC machines to GROB specifications
• Assemble and start-up assembly equipment
• Utilize precision measuring instruments (such as calipers, levels, indicators, micrometers, etc.)
• Read and follow mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical prints/drawings
• Read and follow tool layouts and NC code (G-code, M-functions)
• Troubleshoot machine errors

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma minimum; Associates Degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Understanding of drawings, schematics and troubleshooting
• NC programming experience preferred
• Previous CNC machining or machine building experience preferred
• Previous experience with assembly equipment and robotic cells preferred

General Requirements

• Self-motivated; able to work alone or in a team
• Full understanding of the metric system
• Strong math skills
• Willing to work overtime
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

This position is responsible for the early stage assembly of our proprietary machine tool equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude and an in-depth knowledge of metric prints. This position may require short-term travel during machine installations (mostly domestic, some international) where you will interface with customers directly.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review part prints and collect materials per the bill of materials
• Assemble parts for machining centers and assembly equipment including automation components
• Alignment, setup, and quality checks of assemblies
• Occasionally travel to customer facilities in order to direct, assist, and train customers on the installation, start-up and operation of equipment

Education and Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma minimum; Associates Degree preferred in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
• Understanding of drawings, schematics and troubleshooting
• Experience working in the metric system

General Requirements

• Self-motivated; able to work alone or in a team
• Strong math skills
• Willing to work overtime
• Willing to travel domestic and international
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The After Sales Representative is responsible for maintaining relationships with existing GROB customers by marketing, promoting and profitably selling products and services after their initial equipment purchase. The individual should be driven to meet the customer’s current needs and anticipate future needs. The After Sales Representative will travel up to 75% nationwide to current customers and act as a liaison between the GROB service department and customer.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Acquire an in-depth knowledge of GROB product line
• Effectively educate customers on additional service offerings such as spare parts, annual inspections, systems solutions, etc.
• Create recommended spare parts lists
• Organize records, create activity reports, and maintain consistent communication with Bluffton service team
• Assist customers with questions and complaints in order to maintain an open dialogue for future sales
• Create presentation decks/materials to showcase company offerings

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in sales, marketing or an engineering field
• 3+ years of proven success in technical territory sales
• Ability to read, understand, and explain blue prints
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus, but not required
• Machine tool experience/background preferred

General Requirements

• Excellent customer service and organization skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• The ability to problem-solve alone and in a team environment
• Ability to positively handle rejection and push forward
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with less than three moving violations/speeding tickets in the past five years
• Must hold a valid passport

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The Technical Instructor is responsible for training GROB customers how to operate and set up computer numerical control (CNC) machining centers through conventional lectures and hands-on demonstrations. The Instructor will learn our full product line including robotics, automation, ancillary assembly equipment, and emerging E-mobility technologies through hands-on training on our production floor. The knowledge gained during this training period will then be translated into a detailed curriculum that can be used to train our customers on purchased equipment. The ideal candidate must be reliable, conscientious, and detail-oriented. They must be able to confidently and competently speak in front of small groups of people and maintain a high degree of professionalism at all times. Finally, the Instructor must be willing to travel up to 65% for customer trainings in a classroom setting as well as in a production environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding format, content, order, clarity, conciseness, style and terminology
• Read and interpret technical procedures and documents including engineering drawings, electrical and fluid schematics, parts lists and specifications to accurately delineate operating procedures, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches and diagrams to illustrate material that meets customer requirements
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers
• Travel to customer facilities for extended periods of time to train customers on the proper use and care of their custom GROB equipment

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering OR
• Associate’s Degree in a Technical Field plus 3 years of technical training experience
• Proven experience in technical manual development

General Requirements

• Ability to work on the production floor to acquire knowledge and skills through hands-on learning
• Self-motivated and team player
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 and Adobe Acrobat
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Willing to travel domestic and international

Application information

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.