Project Engineer

Z Ventures; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Z Ventures in Vadodara, Gujarat is looking for Project Engineers to manage automation projects from inception to commissioning. The role involves planning, execution, and coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality delivery.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and possess 4–6 years of project execution experience. This role offers broad exposure in robotics and automation within a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in project execution in manufacturing or automation.
• Strong knowledge of project management tools and methods.
• Experience coordinating automation projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee assigned projects from initiation to commissioning.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and track progress.
• Coordinate with Design, Purchase, Production, and Quality teams.

Skills

Project planning and scheduling

Mechanical assembly

Control panel integration

Customer-focused approach

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asana

Jira

Job description

About the Role:

We are seeking Project Engineers to execute automation projects from kick-off through commissioning, under the direction of the Projects Head. You will be the on-the-ground owner of build, integration, testing, and delivery for automation systems and special-purpose machines coordinating design, purchase, production, and quality to deliver on time, on cost, and to customer satisfaction.

Job Summary:

To plan and execute assigned automation projects effectively — managing schedule, resources, build, integration, testing, and commissioning — ensuring on-time delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction in line with project-management best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute, and oversee assigned projects from initiation to commissioning, aligned with company goals and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track progress against milestones, and manage resources and priorities.
• Coordinate with Design, Purchase, Production, and Quality to ensure timely availability of drawings, materials, and assemblies.
• Drive build, mechanical/electrical assembly, integration, and wiring of automation systems and SPMs.
• Lead in-house testing, debugging, and pre-dispatch trials; support PLC/robot integration with controls counterparts.
• Plan and execute installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, and handover at customer sites.
• Identify and escalate risks, delays, and technical issues; drive corrective actions to protect timeline and cost.
• Maintain clear communication and status reporting to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Capture and resolve site issues; conduct post-project evaluations to capture lessons learned.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and documentation standards throughout execution.

Automation Project-Execution Exposure:

• Build and integration of robotic cells, assembly lines, SPMs, welding stations, leak/functional testers, and material handling.
• Mechanical assembly, pneumatics, and electrical/control panel integration of automation equipment.
• Working interface with PLC/HMI and robot programming (FANUC, KUKA, ABB, Yaskawa) and controls teams.
• FAT/SAT, debugging, cycle-time validation, and commissioning at customer sites.
• Understanding of cycle time, OEE, and acceptance criteria for automation systems.
• Awareness of machine-safety standards (ISO 13849, ANSI/RIA R15.06) and safe commissioning practices.

Technical Competency:

• Project planning and scheduling (Microsoft Project, Asana, Trello, Jira, or equivalent).
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings, layouts, and BOMs.
• Hands‑on troubleshooting across mechanical, pneumatic, and basic control issues.
• Coordination of cross‑functional resources and external partners/sub‑contractors.
• Documentation discipline — schedules, MoMs, test reports, and handover dossiers.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical), Project Management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent preferred.
• 4–6 years of experience in project execution, preferably in manufacturing, automation, or engineering.
• Experience executing or coordinating automation / SPM projects is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of project-management tools and methods.

Skills & Traits:

• Ownership-driven — sees projects through to successful completion, not partial success.
• Strong coordinator who keeps cross-functional teams aligned and on schedule.
• Practical problem-solver under shop-floor and on-site pressure.
• Customer-focused with a delivery and quality mindset.
• Clear communicator and disciplined reporter & punctual, accountable, and result-oriented.

Why Join Us?

• Own end-to-end execution of real automation systems from build to commissioning.
• Broad, hands‑on exposure across robotics, SPMs, welding, and testing.
• Grow technically and into project-leadership roles as the business scales.
• Be part of a fast-moving, ambitious automation company.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but coordinates assembly technicians and sub-contractors during build and commissioning.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor, with exposure to manufacturing, assembly, and testing operations. Some roles require travel to customer and supplier sites.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.