Mechanical Project Engineer - Automation & System Design

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer I to support a major North American Parcel client program within the RMR team. You will translate sales drawings into a complete mechanical description, develop 3D models, and produce installation layouts for RfP and procurement.

You will collaborate with Electrical, Controls, and Installation teams, perform system-level concept development, and travel to project sites as needed to support installation and commissioning from Marietta office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience (or Associate degree in ME/ET with 8 years of related experience).
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 33%, with occasional international travel opportunities.
• Ability to think conceptually at the system level and translate concepts into detailed designs.
• Ability to work effectively in an entrepreneurial environment where teamwork and collaboration are essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly set expectations for deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Translate sales drawings and specifications into a fully functional mechanical system description that can be developed into an RfP for Project Procurement.
• Optimize functionality from the as-sold concept into a working mechanical design within budget, in coordination with other disciplines.
• Develop 3D models of systems and manage clash detection.
• Produce associated 2D customer approval drawings and installation layout drawings.
• Perform spatial analysis for clearance envelopes, egress pathways, and forklift vehicle aisles.
• Document engineering decisions through design plans and installation documentation.

Skills

Conceptual thinking

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Time management

Problem solving

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

AutoCAD 3D

Autodesk Revit

Navisworks

Vault

BIM360

ACC

Job description

Vanderlande is seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer I to support a major North American Parcel client program within the RMR team. You will translate sales drawings into a complete mechanical description, develop 3D models, and produce installation layouts for RfP and procurement.

You will collaborate with Electrical, Controls, and Installation teams, perform system-level concept development, and travel to project sites as needed to support installation and commissioning from Marietta office.