TruConnect - Automation Project Manager at Trumpf, Inc. in Farmington, Connecticut

Job Description:

"Trusting in brave ideas" this is our promise to everyone who works for us. As a family business, we make long-term decision and provide our people with the trust and stability needed to bring their ideas to fruition, even the unconventional ones. Being a market and technology leader in machine tools and lasers, we courageously shape the manufacturing of tomorrow, meeting every challenge with bold, fresh thinking.

Summary

The TruConnect Automation Project Manager is primarily responsible for the successful delivery of the project's objectives, the timely delivery of sheet metal processing equipment and its proper installation at the customer's facility. A successful project manager provides excellent support and guidance to customers during the project's execution phase and interfaces clearly with various departments - Engineering, Software, Service, Assembly, Training and Applications - with the end goal of achieving a successful project completion.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The position may require that employees perform other duties as assigned.

1. Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor installation projects of large non-standard automation systems


2. Guide customers through the entire installation process from the first pre-install site visit to system acceptance and sign-off.


3. Create a detailed project timeline that clearly defines all necessary activities, all respective responsibilities (TRUMPF, suppliers, and the customers) and all milestones / due dates of the installation. Coordinate with individual departments proper staffing of required resources. Responsible for the process from customer purchase order to customer sign-off.


4. Establish regular coordination meetings with stakeholders to provide technical expertise and promptly address conflicts. Follow company standards and customer requirements.


5. Travel to pre-installation sites to ensure compliance with all installation requirements, such as the availability of supplies, the suitability of the customer's facility (i. e. floor inspection) to prepare for equipment delivery, and subsequent installation.


6. Support the system installation on-site in the liaison role between the customer and the organization.


7. Facilitate customer change requests and ensure communication to all stakeholders of the impacts on scope and schedule.


8. Coordinate travel and prepare and submit travel expenses reports.


9. Provide regular clear feedback to Engineering and Production Departments.


10. Identify improvement opportunities during project execution, consolidate, and report those to the appropriate people and departments.


11. Travel requirements up to 75%, including overnight travel.

Experience

The position requires excellent problem solving, organizational, Project Management, communication and interpersonal skills. Three to five years experience as a TRUMPF Service Engineer, Development Engineer, Applications Engineer or related technical experience AND project management experience in related fields, such as in a construction environment or automated production system environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills in a multi-cultural corporation.

Education

Associates Degree or 4+ years of experience in a technical field, such as Industrial, Process, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Project Management training and experience.

TRUMPF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

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