Project Engineer

Victaulic; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Victaulic seeks a Mechatronics Engineer to advance automated manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot controls, and drive reliability in a global production setting. This hands-on role spans mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to improve safety, efficiency, and uptime across facilities.

You will support development, debugging, and continuous improvement of tooling and production fixtures, while maintaining documentation and CAD models. Travel up to ~10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with automated machinery, industrial controls, or manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and control panel design.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI systems, and automation troubleshooting.
• Understanding of global machinery safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Travel and Physical Requirements: Approximately 10% domestic and international travel required.

Responsibilities

• Support development and sustaining engineering of automated manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC programs, control systems, and HMI interfaces.
• Design and support tooling, test equipment, and production fixtures.
• Manage vendor-supplied automation equipment including specification, procurement, and qualification.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical documentation including schematics, BOMs, and revisions.
• Support manufacturing operations with troubleshooting, process improvements, and equipment uptime.
• Ensure compliance with global safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with testing and certification bodies for product and equipment approvals.

Skills

Automated machinery

Industrial controls

HMI systems

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Mechanical drawings

CAD SolidWorks

Safety standards

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Mechatronics Engineer

Summary

Victaulic is seeking a Mechatronics Engineer to support the development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automated manufacturing equipment and tooling. This is a hands-on opportunity to work across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems while helping drive reliability, safety, and efficiency in a global manufacturing environment. Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions with a long history of innovation, manufacturing excellence, and customer-focused problem solving. We help build and support critical infrastructure around the world through advanced products, engineering expertise, and a strong commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Support development and sustaining engineering of automated manufacturing equipment and tooling.
• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC programs, control systems, and HMI interfaces.
• Design and support tooling, test equipment, and production fixtures.
• Manage vendor-supplied automation equipment including specification, procurement, and qualification.
• Maintain electrical and mechanical documentation including schematics, BOMs, and revisions.
• Support manufacturing operations with troubleshooting, process improvements, and equipment uptime.
• Ensure compliance with global safety and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate with testing and certification bodies for product and equipment approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, or 3+ years of relevant technical experience.
• Experience with automated machinery, industrial controls, or manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical systems and control panel design.
• Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI systems, and automation troubleshooting.
• Understanding ofglobal machinery safety standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to read and create electrical schematics and interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Travel and Physical Requirements
• Approximately 10%domesticand international travelrequired.
• Ability to lift within nationally approved EHS limits.
• Ability to work in manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Valid driver’s license with no restrictions.

EEO Statement

Victaulic is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.