Sr Project Engineer

We are hiring an Electro-Mechanical Project Engineer. The Electro-Mechanical Project Engineering role has the responsibility to complete a broad range of moderately to complex projects. Projects include equipment procurement and installation; facility upgrades; process improvements; new automation; and projects involving electrical systems, PLC, HMI, and safety circuit design upgrades. Candidate will support multiple manufacturing facilities by participating in Transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives. Further, this role will have interactions with the New Product Development (NPD) team, Commercial, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Regulatory, EH&S, Finance, and other functional & leadership Teams.

Responsibilities

• Project Management responsibilities for successful planning, preparation and execution
• Vet through identified need and develop project scope and objectives
• Develop documents needed for approval of capital funding
• Develop & manage budget and schedule for projects
• Direct and support project team through project risks and issues
• Communicate project status/metrics to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Troubleshoot & provide support to other teams as necessary
• Approximately 25-35% travel to other locations

Desired Skills & Experience

Technical

• Manufacturing background with capital project experience is required
• Fundamental knowledge of machine design and operating principles
• Fundamental knowledge of machine repair and troubleshooting practices
• Fundamental knowledge of applicable codes and standards
• Fundamental knowledge with applicable product and process design techniques
• Proficiency in ability to design, build and troubleshoot machine & safety control systems, PLC/HMI software and electrical systems is highly desired
• Proficiency in robotics application and programming is highly desired

Personal

• Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and sound decision making skills
• Independent contributor who can excel in a team environment

Computer/Electrical Controls

• Proficient with computer based 2D & 3D software (i.e., ACAD, Solidworks)
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project)
• Proficient with Rockwell, Allen Bradley, Siemens software for programming PLC's and HMI's
• Proficient with Fanuc robotics programming

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience (4 Year ABET Accredited College Degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years related experience