Hybrid Automation Project Engineer:Parcel Sorting & Robotics

International Executive Service Corps; Port Reading (NJ); Hybrid; USD 88,800 - 118,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Programs

401k with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

DHL eCommerce is seeking a Project Engineer to drive parcel automation initiatives across the DHL eCommerce network from a distribution center-based role. You will execute projects, analyze data, support automation systems, and develop layouts for parcel sorting and material handling.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Network Design, and vendors to manage defined scope, ensuring cost, schedule, safety, and performance targets are met in a hybrid DC-based environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Industrial, System Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 2 years of work experience required, 3+ years preferred.
• Experience in statistical methods (e.g., Control charts, Pareto) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support parcel sorter initiatives, upgrades, retrofits, and new installations.
• Support automation systems related to scanning, weighing, dimensioning, conveying, tilters, dumpers, and other MHE.
• Support automation safety initiatives including design reviews, documentation, compliance tracking, and field coordination.
• Support machine moves, re-layouts, and equipment relocations across the DC network.
• Independently manage defined project scopes or workstreams within larger automation programs.

Skills

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Project

Communication

Project management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Industrial / Systems / Mechanical Eng)

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

MS Project

Job description

DHL eCommerce is seeking a Project Engineer to drive parcel automation initiatives across the DHL eCommerce network from a distribution center-based role. You will execute projects, analyze data, support automation systems, and develop layouts for parcel sorting and material handling.

Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Network Design, and vendors to manage defined scope, ensuring cost, schedule, safety, and performance targets are met in a hybrid DC-based environment.