Lead Automation Project Engineer - Custom Equipment

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Accident insurance

401K with 3% match

Paid vacation and holidays

Great company culture

Job summary

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to take a project from concept to completion for fully customized automated production equipment.

You will lead design efforts, manage resources, and coordinate with customers and suppliers to meet timelines. The role requires a BS ME or equivalent and 5+ years in design of custom automation, with SolidWorks proficiency and experience in welding, fixtures, and GD&T. Strong communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent degree with strong mechanical design skills.
• 5+ years of project design experience on fully customized automated production equipment.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Experience with welding, fixture design and GD&T.
• Exposure to robotics, vision systems, and computer controls is desirable.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers is desirable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall design of a custom automated machine contracted for by a client; lead a team on larger projects.
• Manage resources and breakdown design tasks with clear timelines and milestones.
• Incorporate robotics, vision systems, welding, fixtures, controls and material handling in designs.
• Regularly communicate project status to customers and management.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project management

Team leadership

GD&T

Robotics

Vision systems

Data acquisition

Customer communication

Supplier communication

Education

BSME or similar degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

H.T. Prof Executive Search is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to take a project from concept to completion for fully customized automated production equipment.

You will lead design efforts, manage resources, and coordinate with customers and suppliers to meet timelines. The role requires a BS ME or equivalent and 5+ years in design of custom automation, with SolidWorks proficiency and experience in welding, fixtures, and GD&T. Strong communication skills are essential for success.