Project Engineer - Mechanical Design & Customer Solutions

Andritz AG; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ANDRITZ Inc. Beloit, WI is seeking a Project Engineer to support custom-engineered equipment and machinery used by paper manufacturers around the world. You will guide projects from design through installation, troubleshooting and product development, collaborating with customers and internal teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on design using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor, strong communication, and travel 25–50% to customer sites across North America and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills.
• Hands-on engineering and customer interaction passion.
• Ability and willingness to travel 25–50% globally.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical equipment and machinery using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
• Develop layouts, production drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Partner directly with customers to support installations, troubleshooting, and project execution.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, and Project Management teams.
• Drive product improvements, value engineering initiatives, and innovative solutions.
• Travel to customer sites throughout North America and internationally to support projects and installations.

Skills

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD

Mechanical design

Engineering drawings

Communication

Travel 25-50%

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Job title: Project Engineer - Mechanical Design & Customer Solutions

Job family: Engineering

Business area: Paper & Textile

Contract location: Beloit, WI, US

Location type: Office Location / Office-based

Contract type: Permanent

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

ANDRITZ Inc. | Local to Beloit WI | 25–50% Global Travel

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems, working directly with customers, and seeing your designs come to life?

ANDRITZ Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to support custom-engineered equipment and machinery used by paper manufacturers around the world.

This role offers the opportunity to work across the entire project lifecycle, from design and engineering through manufacturing, installation, troubleshooting, and product development.

What You'll Do

• Design mechanical equipment and machinery using AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor
• Develop layouts, production drawings, bills of material, and technical documentation
• Partner directly with customers to support installations, troubleshooting, and project execution
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, and Project Management teams
• Drive product improvements, value engineering initiatives, and innovative solutions
• Travel to customer sites throughout North America and internationally to support projects and installations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and/or AutoCAD
• Strong mechanical design and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and project coordination skills
• Passion for hands-on engineering and customer interaction
• Ability and willingness to travel 25–50% globally

Why ANDRITZ?

• Design real-world industrial equipment and machinery
• Work directly with customers across a global market
• Gain exposure to manufacturing, field installation, and equipment commissioning
• Travel and support projects around the world
• Collaborate with an experienced and innovative engineering team
• Build a long-term career with a global technology leader

At ANDRITZ, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of projects, contribute innovative solutions, and make a direct impact on customer success from concept through installation.

If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise to challenging projects in a collaborative, customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help engineer the future with ANDRITZ Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.