Augmented Reality SME

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Job Description

TAI’s On-Site Services division is actively seeking an Augmented Reality / Maintenance SME to support the Facilities, Engineering, and Maintenance departments in a 24/7 pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. These individuals will be working in automated manufacturing facilities with responsibility for development and deployment of VR & AR content to enable SME’s and Management to provide in-depth training, real-time direction, and remote coaching to staff members. The applications that AR will add value to include Guided Work Instructions, Site Navigation, Equipment Visualization, Remote Assistance, Real-time Data Visualization, Virtual Facility Tours, Visual Defect Detection, Posture and Form Analysis, and Parts Identification. These individuals will utilize existing Microsoft HoloLens Augmented reality software/hardware and expanding the usage of this technology to improve functionality and the transfer of knowledge across multiple departments and geographic locations.


The Augmented Reality SME's can work remotely but must have the ability to work on-site in one of the following locations: Philadelphia, PA, Frederick, MD, or Dallas, TX.


Responsibilities:

  • Provide training to AR/VR system users.
  • Convert CAD files into compatible file types for AR authoring tools. Perform/manage 3D modeling if CAD files do not exist.
  • Create 3D training content with suitable tools, including but not limited to Microsoft HoloLens Augmented Reality
  • Identify suitable opportunities to drive business value with AR/VR technologies, and then deliver solutions to realize that value utilizing enhanced augmented reality and virtual reality experiences.
  • Review facility and equipment blueprints, CAD files from equipment proposals to design the AR/VR experience.
  • Monitor, maintain, and support plant-wide AR/VR systems as the use case demands, up to 24/7/365.
  • Assimilate a thorough understanding of all aspects of facilities, engineering, maintenance, operations, and quality departments to produce AR/VR solutions to enhance the implementation, training, and ongoing support for those processes.
  • Provide technical coaching and mentoring of plant resources in impacted departments.
  • Ability to travel to project / work sites as required. Not expected to exceed 25%.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience. 5+ years preferred.
  • Proficient in Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality software and hardware, Microsoft HoloLens preferred.
  • Development and maintenance of engineering specification’s and standards
  • Familiarity with Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) & Process Flow Diagrams (PFD).
  • Familiarity with the industrial networking concepts.
  • Member of IEEE organization. (Preferred).
  • Critical thinking with exceptional problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in team environments with strong communications skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, equipment upgrades and resources, troubleshoot and problem solve.
  • Ability to develop effective working relationships with suppliers, customers and coworkers.
  • Eagerness to learn new tools/software and keep current on automation news and trends