Sr. Virtual Solutions Engineer

IPG Photonics • $90K — $120K *

Davenport, IA 52806In-Person

Manufacturing & Automotive

8 - 10 years of experience

More than 3 months ago

Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of ten years in relevant professional roles
Advanced knowledge of laser and arc welding equipment and processes
Proficiency in SolidWorks and advanced simulation software
Experience with off-line robot programming software (RoboGuide, KukaSim, MotoSim)
Expertise in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Manage complex automation projects
Train and guide junior Virtual Solutions Engineers
Collaborate with sales and project teams for solution delivery
Review and provide input on customer proposals
Validate designs using simulation software to mitigate risk
Create virtual work cells and off-line robot programs
Evaluate manufacturing takt time through simulation

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Professional development and training opportunities
Collaboration with cross-functional teams
Cutting-edge technology exposure in automation and simulation

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Full Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Virtual Solutions Engineer supports both the sales process and customer project delivery. They are responsible for evaluating manufacturability of customer parts, helping customers improve their designs when appropriate. The Senior VSE is also responsible for concepting and validating solutions using simulation software. Finally, the Senior VSE is responsible for off-line robot programming in various software packages.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Duties/Responsibilities:

Handle the most complex and large-scale automation projects
Provide training, guidance and oversight to VSE's.
Support efforts of Sales, Process Engineering, and Project Teams.
Review and provide input to customer proposals when requested.
Generate new solution layouts or continue development of solutions created during quoting.
Validate solutions through simulation software to eliminate as much uncertainty and risk in the intended process as possible. This includes optimal part orientation, layout and robot reach optimization, payload analysis, tool/fixture access confirmation, and takt time analysis.
Direct Mechanical Design and Tool Design in implementing the validated layout for detailed design work.
Review the integrated System and Tool Design to confirm reach, part access, tool clearance, etc.
Create virtual work cells and Off-line Robot Programs when requested.
Become proficient with the 3D printer and Insight software.
Performs other related work and special projects.
Obeys company policies and procedures and observes all safety regulations.
Establish and maintain solution configurations within simulation software.
Collaborate with design personnel and project team to implement simulated solutions and manage change throughout the project lifecycle.
Evaluate manufacturing takt time through simulation.
Authority to evaluate project and company risk.
Authority to purchase on behalf of the company according to spend policy.
Authority to work out of sequence.
Authority to inspect for fitness of use.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent education and experience.

Experience:

Ten or more years of relevant professional experience.

Advanced knowledge of laser equipment, processes, and applications.

Advanced knowledge of arc welding equipment, processes, and applications.

Working knowledge of SolidWorks.

Advanced knowledge of simulation / off-line programming software.

Visual Components

Robot-specific off-line programming software (RoboGuide, KukaSim, MotoSim).

Required Abilities:

Expertise interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.

Creativity to explore multiple viable solutions and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of those options.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the technical arena.

Excellent organizational skills.

Detail oriented and thorough in executing responsibilities.

Effective working on multiple projects concurrently.

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of software.

Ability to deliver results under pressure of a sale and/or a project schedule.

Trustworthy and reliable team player.

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a stationary position while programming and using software for extended periods of time.

Ability to work within the manufacturing environment frequently while testing software, troubleshooting controls, and investigating issues.

Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder while working in the manufacturing environment.

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About IPG Photonics

IPG Photonics is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers for diverse applications in numerous markets. IPG Photonics' diverse lines of low, medium and high-power lasers and amplifiers are used in materials processing, communications, entertainment, medical, biotechnology, scientific and advanced applications.

Learn more about IPG Photonics

Size

6,580 employees

Market Cap

$4.4 billion

Industry

Manufacturing & Automotive

Net Income

$159.5 million

Founded

1990

5 Year Trend

+7.7%

Revenue

$1.2 billion

NASDAQ

IPGP

* Ladders Estimates

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