Automation Project Manager — Growth & Mentorship Track

Software Placement Group; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Profit share

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Project Manager to support full‑cycle material handling automation projects in a developer role. The position offers mentoring from senior project and engineering managers and a clear career growth path in technical project management.

On-site work in a manufacturing setting is expected. The ideal candidate has 3 years of hands-on automation project experience, strong reading of blueprints and proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN and MS Project.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 3 years of hands-on experience in industrial material handling or automation project work.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN and MS Project; strong reading of blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing material handling automation projects from concept through completion.
• Develop project layouts using AutoCAD with safety, quality and functionality in mind.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and internal teams on design and layout details.
• Gather and analyze data to guide engineering, budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage project timelines, resources and deliverables to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction and coordinate technical needs.
• Prepare project scope of work, RFQs and technical documentation.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Software Placement Group is seeking a Project Manager to support full‑cycle material handling automation projects in a developer role. The position offers mentoring from senior project and engineering managers and a clear career growth path in technical project management.

On-site work in a manufacturing setting is expected. The ideal candidate has 3 years of hands-on automation project experience, strong reading of blueprints and proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN and MS Project.