Motion Automation Intelligence- Systems Engineer II

Genuine Parts Company; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company in Rochester, NY seeks a Systems Engineer II to design and build custom automation systems under limited supervision. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to provide follow‑up and engineering assistance, and clearly communicate system solutions to customers and stakeholders.

Education typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or related field with 2–5 years of experience. The role may involve travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, software engineering, or related technical field.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical design software, machine controls, vision systems, precision motion control, robotics.

Responsibilities

• Performs engineering calculations, investigations and tasks as assigned.
• Project management: establish timelines and coordinate activities with customer requirements.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide follow-up and engineering assistance.
• Prepares reports, graphs, planning layouts and summaries communicating progress or results.
• Designs, develops, analyzes, troubleshoots and trains on systems and components.
• Develops system-level proposals for automation systems.
• Evaluates applications for viability, considering risk, complexity, and commercial aspects.
• Oversees build costs and ensures delivery within budget with profit margins.
• Oversees system build and delivery to ensure quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical design software

Machine controls

Vision systems

Precision motion control

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Systems Engineer II responsible for the design and build of custom automation systems. The Systems Engineer II collaborates with other employees to provide follow-up and engineering assistance on defined problems. The Systems Engineer II effectively communicate system solutions, and assists in the evaluation of applications for viability, considering risk and complexity.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

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.
• Develops system level proposals for automations systems.
• Evaluates applications for viability, considering risk, complexity and commercial aspects.
• Oversees build costs, ensuring delivery of systems as budgeted, achieving profit margin rates as built.
• Develops standard system packages to target high potential vertical markets.
• Oversees system build and delivery, ensures delivery of quality systems, and customer satisfaction.
• 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, computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field and two (2) to five (5) years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of mechanical design software, machine controls, vision systems, precision motion control, robotics.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Works as a key member of cross functional teams & must display a can-do attitude that sets an example for others.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require travel and specific safety training to work in dangerous and extreme

Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. It also does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Motion, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

• Compensation is from $85,276.80 - $117,210.24 annually

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.