Motion Automation Intelligence - Engineer II

Genuine Parts Company; Cedarcrest (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Industries seeks an Engineer II to perform calculations, investigations, and collaborate to support defined problems. Under limited supervision, you will prepare reports, graphs, layouts, and summaries to communicate progress.

The role emphasizes CAD design, 2D/3D drawings, schematics, and cross-functional teamwork. Bachelor's in engineering with 2–5 years of related experience required; strong math, problem solving, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is typically required.
• 2–5 years of related experience is typical.
• Strong math, mechanical, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering calculations and investigations.
• Manages projects, timelines, and coordinates activities per customer requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams for follow-up and support.
• Prepares reports, graphs, layouts, and summaries to communicate progress.
• Designs, analyzes, and troubleshoots to develop design solutions.
• Utilizes CAD to create 2D/3D drawings, schematics, and layouts.
• Ensures processes meet regulatory and safety standards.
• Contributes to production method improvements and capacity planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

SUMMARY

Under limited supervision, the Engineer II performs engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned. The Engineer II collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems. The Engineer II assists in preparing reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.

JOB DUTIES

• Performs engineering calculations, investigations and tasks as assigned.
• Responsible for project management, communicating requirements, establishing timelines and coordinating activities with customer requirements for orders.
• Collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems.
• Prepares reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries designed to communicate project progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and provides technical skills and training.
• Recommends and designs components and systems of components working together to meet customer specifications for size, layout and performance.
• Utilizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD), 2D and 3D drawings, schematics, general-arrangement and production layout drawings, load calculations, stress analysis, and/or fabrication/shop drawings to assist with defining problems and completing engineering projects.
• Ensures that processes and environmental conditions comply with local and national regulatory agencies and the organization’s safety standards.
• May provide technical writing and functional explanations of how components work and are integrated into industrial machinery.
• May help improve production methods, determine manufacturing capacity and set up production schedules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can-do attitude that sets an example for others.
• Proficient use of CAD software and Microsoft Office suite software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mechanical and math skills and ability to formulate ideas and create design solutions for internal and external customer needs.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Field experience is a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme environment conditions while collecting data or commissioning new systems at the customer’s location.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.