Posted 6d ago

Paint Robot Programmer (Anderson-South Carolina, SC, US, 29625-1314)

@ OPmobility
Anderson, South Carolina, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Stabilizes and optimizes painting area, Tests and validates technical solutions, Participates in continuous improvement
Requirements Summary:BS in Engineering or equivalent; minimum 5 years in paint application; knowledge of painting processes, robot programming, and equipment management; experience in large manufacturing; lean practices.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Robotics programming, Paint application, Industrial equipment
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Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?


 


Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

 


Missions:



  • Ensure HSE policies are deployed and followed

  • Coach and develop team to deliver maximum efficiency in all areas

  • Follows, stabilises and optimises paint processes and results

  • Participates in new product / process (paint line, robots) launches


 


Activties:



  • Works according to HSE requirements (LOTO, cleaning…) and promote safety mindset on day to day basis

  • Ensures safety and security conditions are kept in order within the paint line, alert management in case of any non-conformity or deviance

  • Implements paint standards and exchanges within painting networks best practices

  • Controls and optimizes process parameters

  • Stabilizes and optimizes painting area performance (paint consumption, scraps reduction)

  • Tests and validates technical solutions (OPTIPRO projects, changes in the plant, equipment supplier) 

  • Analyses process failures

  • Supports new projects launches in line with OPTIMAP requirements

  • Participates in continuous improvement activities and productivity covering all process areas- cycle times, scrap, downtime, machine / tools and energy

  • Participates in paint assessment.



  • Develops the paint processes and systems ensuring a framework that will achieve world-class standards of quality and service to the customer and to achieve environmental compliance.

  • Own the paint process FMEA and make sure that standardized work practices are being used.

  • Establishes effective communication channels with the team and its people so as to realize their

  • Knowledge and full potential and to make sure that they are working to the same common business goals.



  • Continually develops/drives the paint tech team to deliver best in class processes and standards.

  • Own the technical integrity of paint database and supports introduction plans into plant painting area

  • Ensures quality standards are maintained by the paint tech team.

  • Designs and justifies new improvements and equipment to reduce downtime and increase productivity.

  • Works with other departments to support and solves joint problems - injection, assembly.

  • Participates in paint technicians’ recruitment to assess technical abilities.

  • May train and coach paint technicians and operators

  • May program robots or lead paint robots programmers

  • Put in place effective visual management


 


Qualifications:



  • Proven record of delivering results, problem solving and application skills

  • BS in Engineering or equivalent in work experience

  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in paint application field

  • Process orientated with experience of painted plastics parts, equipment management and robots programming knowledge

  • Experience in a large manufacturing environment, with a background to problem solving, deployment of industrial standards and best practices

  • “Lean” application to products, processes and flows


 


 

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.


 


Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.


 


Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.


 


With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.