Project Engineer - Experienced

Koops Automation Systems

Holland (MI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and comprehensive health benefits

Extensive retirement package

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Updated technology and modern tools

Engaged, collaborative work culture

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider in Michigan seeks an experienced Project Engineer to lead engineering activities for custom automation projects. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are met while maintaining quality and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in manufacturing and a four-year engineering degree. The role involves hands-on work with mechanical systems and requires strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary, employee ownership, and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

10+ years of manufacturing and project launch experience.
Proven creative problem-solving skills to deliver reliable, robust solutions.
Experience with mechanical systems, sensors, robots, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or vision systems.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute engineering activities to support custom automation projects.
Triage, debug, and launch custom factory automation systems.
Coordinate resolution of engineering design, integration, and testing issues.

Skills

Tuning and debugging automation

Mechanical systems knowledge

Strong communication skills

Creative problem-solving

Education

Four-year engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

Automation systems

Job description

Project Engineer – Custom Automation

The Project Engineer at Koops plans, coordinates, and executes engineering activities in collaboration with cross‑functional project teams to successfully meet customer and project requirements. This role is also responsible for coordinating the resolution of engineering design and test challenges throughout the life of a project. This position does not have direct reports but plays a critical leadership role within the project team.

What You’ll Do

Plan and execute engineering activities to support custom automation projects
Tune, debug, and launch custom factory automation systems
Coordinate resolution of engineering design, integration, and testing issues
Work closely with mechanical, controls, build, and service teams to deliver solutions
Support customer interaction and on‑site project launches (travel ~10–15% across primarily North America)
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, fast‑paced automation environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical instincts, a customer‑focused mindset, and a passion for solving complex problems through collaboration.

Qualifications

Passion for staying on the cutting edge of technology through tuning and debugging custom automation
Strong instincts for tuning complex and intricate mechanisms
Experience with mechanical systems, sensors, robots, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or vision systems
Strong communication skills to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions internally
Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
High standard of integrity
Proven creative problem‑solving skills to deliver reliable, robust solutions
10+ years of manufacturing and project launch experience

Education & Experience

Four‑year engineering degree or equivalent applicable work experience
Prior experience with automated 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, expertise, and dedication, Koops offers: