Automation Project Engineer, Packaging & Conveyors

Sentry; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentry Equipment, a ProMach subsidiary, is seeking a Project Engineer to assist with post-sale execution of customer projects and maintain system layouts that align with proposal, production, and installation standards.

You will collaborate with the Sales Engineering team to develop accurate technical quotes and layouts, review project scope, and coordinate third-party equipment integration. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Independently manage engineering activities throughout project execution, including developing and maintaining project layouts.
• Review project scope, specifications, layouts, and special engineering requirements with Sales Engineering.
• Coordinate and verify engineering details for third-party/OEM equipment into overall project designs.
• Support quotation and pre-sale activities with technical quotes and layouts.
• Participate in project handoff and Sales Release Meetings to document critical details.
• Travel periodically to customer sites for evaluations and support.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage engineering activities throughout project execution, including developing and maintaining project layouts and ensuring engineering requirements are complete and accurate.
• Partner with Sales Engineering to review project scope, specifications, layouts, and special engineering requirements to support timely and successful project execution.
• Coordinate and verify engineering details for third-party/OEM equipment and incorporate requirements into overall project designs.
• Support quotation and pre-sale activities as needed, including technical quotations, layouts, RFQs, and mechanical/electrical installation bid documentation.
• Participate in project handoff and Sales Release Meetings to ensure critical engineering details, applications, and requirements are clearly documented and communicated.
• Travel periodically to customer sites for project evaluations, meetings, startups, and customer support.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Automation concepts

Industrial equipment design

Technical communication

Time management

Education

Associates degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/industrial engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP/CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sentry Equipment, a ProMach subsidiary, is seeking a Project Engineer to assist with post-sale execution of customer projects and maintain system layouts that align with proposal, production, and installation standards.

You will collaborate with the Sales Engineering team to develop accurate technical quotes and layouts, review project scope, and coordinate third-party equipment integration. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.