Project Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust and accountability

Lifelong learning and career growth

Innovation powered by people

Comprehensive compensation andBenefits

Health and well-being

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Plymouth, MI is seeking a technically skilled professional to install, commission, test, and support machine vision systems at customer facilities.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with reading technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Team player able to work remotely in field.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and test machine vision systems at customer sites.
• Travel extensively to support project implementation and commissioning activities.
• Execute assigned projects according to established schedules, milestones, and customer deadlines.
• Report directly to the assigned Project Manager for project execution while maintaining alignment with functional management.
• Serve as the primary on-site technical representative and liaison between the customer and the company.
• Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused attitude at all times.
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical issues, and system performance.
• Provide detailed and timely project updates, technical reports, and issue documentation to Project Managers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues related to machine vision, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Perform robot programming, troubleshooting, and optimization activities as required by project scope.
• Support basic PLC sequence troubleshooting and diagnostics without performing PLC programming.
• Verify system functionality and performance through testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and implement corrective actions whenever possible before escalating issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and support teams to resolve technical problems efficiently.
• Document field changes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Support project completion activities and assist with customer training when required.

Skills

Strong troubleshooting

Analytical problem-solving

Verbal and written communication

Customer-service mindset

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Automation

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Math/Physics or equivalent

Job description

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Technology, Automation) preferably with experience in vision systems, robot programming, logic controller, and/or tool making.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Math, Physics) or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work remotely in field.

To succeed, you will need

• Associate’s degree (Engineering, Technology, Automation) preferably with experience in vision systems, robot programming, logic controller, and/or tool making.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering, Math, Physics) or equivalent education and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work as part of a team and work remotely in field.

Job Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities.
• Travel extensively to customer sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.
• Execute assigned projects according to established schedules, milestones, and customer deadlines.
• Report directly to the assigned Project Manager for project execution while maintaining alignment with functional management.
• Serve as the primary on-site technical representative and liaison between the customer and the company.
• Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused attitude at all times.
• Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical issues, and system performance.
• Provide detailed and timely project updates, technical reports, and issue documentation to Project Managers.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues related to machine vision, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Perform robot programming, troubleshooting, and optimization activities as required by project scope.
• Support basic PLC sequence troubleshooting and diagnostics without performing PLC programming.
• Verify system functionality and performance through testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
• Proactively identify technical challenges and implement corrective actions whenever possible before escalating issues.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and support teams to resolve technical problems efficiently.
• Document field changes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
• Support project completion activities and assist with customer training when required.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Plymouth, MI. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

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