Project Engineer - Experienced

Koops, Inc; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership (ESOP)

Competitive wages and health benefits

Extensive retirement package

Updated technology and modern tools

Encouraging team-focused culture

Job summary

Koops, Inc is looking for a Project Engineer in Greenville, South Carolina to plan, coordinate, and execute engineering activities for custom automation projects. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to launch automated systems and address engineering challenges.

Ideal candidates have a four-year engineering degree and at least 5 years of experience in automated manufacturing systems. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional growth in an employee ownership environment.

Qualifications

• Experience tuning complex and intricate mechanisms.
• Experience with robotics, motion control, and sensors.
• Strong focus on quality and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities to meet project requirements.
• Tune, debug, and launch custom factory automation systems.
• Resolve engineering design and system integration challenges.
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and coordinate solutions.

Skills

Tuning complex mechanisms

Automated systems experience

Excellent communication skills

Team-oriented approach

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Four-year engineering degree

5+ years working with automated manufacturing systems

Job description

The Project Engineer at Koops plans, coordinates, and executes engineering activities to deliver successful custom automation projects. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to tune, debug, and launch automated systems while resolving engineering design and testing challenges throughout the project lifecycle. This position does not have direct reports but plays a key leadership role within the project team.

What You’ll Do

• Plan and coordinate engineering activities to meet project requirements
• Tune, debug, and launch custom factory automation systems
• Resolve engineering design and system integration challenges
• Work with mechanical systems, robots, sensors, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and vision systems
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high‑quality solutions
• Communicate with customers to understand needs and coordinate solutions
• Support system startup and project launches across North America (10–15% travel)
• Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced engineer who thrives in a hands‑on automation environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with a team.

Qualifications

• Strong instincts for tuning complex and intricate mechanisms
• Experience with automated systems including robotics, motion control, and sensors
• Excellent communication skills and customer‑focused mindset
• Team‑oriented approach and enthusiasm for working in an employee ownership (ESOP) environment
• Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
• High standard of integrity and strong problem‑solving abilities

Education & Experience

• Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent applicable work experience
• 5+ years of experience working with automated manufacturing systems

Why Koops?

If you enjoy working as part of an engaged, collaborative team — we’d love to hear from you. In exchange for your time and dedication, Koops offers:

• A team that promotes personal and professional growth
• Employee Ownership (ESOP) — you’re not just an employee, you’re an owner
• Competitive wages and health benefits
• Extensive retirement package
• Updated technology and modern tools
• An encouraging, team‑focused culture
• And much more!

At Koops, we aren’t just recruiting employees — we're looking for fellow owners.