Automation Project Engineer - Packaging Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentry Equipment Erectors LLC in Forest, VA seeks a Project Engineer to support post-sale execution of customer projects, maintain project layouts, and ensure engineering requirements are complete and accurate.

You will collaborate with Sales Engineering on technical quotes and layouts, coordinate third-party equipment details, and assist with pre-sale activities while traveling to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in technical sales, design engineering, or applications engineering (preferably in conveyor systems, packaging, or machinery manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, or industrial equipment design principles.
• Proficiency in CAD software, ERP/CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent technical communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

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

Technical sales

Design engineering

Project coordination

Time management

Technical communication

Education

Associates or Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP/CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sentry Equipment Erectors LLC in Forest, VA seeks a Project Engineer to support post-sale execution of customer projects, maintain project layouts, and ensure engineering requirements are complete and accurate.

You will collaborate with Sales Engineering on technical quotes and layouts, coordinate third-party equipment details, and assist with pre-sale activities while traveling to customer sites as needed.