R&D Project Engineer

JOA Human Resources; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curt G. Joa, Inc. in Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin is seeking a Project Engineer to support the execution of engineering projects, assist with design reviews, and help ensure deliverables meet specifications and safety standards.

The Junior Project Engineer helps bridge the gap between design and execution by providing hands-on support and participating in design reviews. The role offers hands-on engineering exposure, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 2–4 years of experience in an engineering or equipment design environment.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical or systems design principles.
• Ability to learn and apply complex software tools for problem-solving and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of projects from pre-sale to post-sale technical teams.
• Assist in authoring risk assessments and identifying potential project risks and countermeasures.
• Prepare and maintain engineering work orders based on defined project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design progress aligns with project goals and standards.
• Provide on-site and floor-level technical support during project execution.
• Assist in developing product design validation requirements and participate in testing activities.
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations.
• Support preparation of technical presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Teamwork

Problem solving

Software tools

Mechanical design principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Curt G. Joa, Inc., 100 Crocker Avenue, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Job Summary:

TheProject Engineersupports the execution of engineering projects byassistingin technical design, documentation, and validation activities. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, this role ensures that all project deliverables meet specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards. The Junior Project Engineer helps bridge the gap between design and execution by providing hands-on support,participatingin design reviews, andassistingwith troubleshooting and testing efforts.

Job Responsibilities & Essential Functions of the Job:

• Support the transition of projects from pre-sale to post-sale technical teams.
• Assistin authoring risk assessments andidentifyingpotential project risks and countermeasures.
• Prepare andmaintainengineering work orders based on defined project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design progress aligns with project goals and standards.
• Provide on-site and floor-level technical support during project execution.
• Assistin developing product design validation requirements andparticipatein testing activities.
• Contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations.
• Support preparation of technical presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineeringor related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2-4yearsof experience in an engineering or equipment design environment preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of mechanical or systems design principles.
• Ability to learn and apply complex software tools for problem-solving and documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and followdirectionfrom senior staff.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands/fingers to manipulate, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, and/or talk or hear. The employee must occasionally, stand, and/or walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and/or reach above shoulders. The employee must be able to travel approximately 20 – 25% on company business.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds while moving converting equipment components and subassemblies. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee occasionally works in proximity to moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places, in proximity to fumes or airborne particles, and near sources of electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud while working in a manufacturing environment.

Curt G. Joa, Inc., 100 Crocker Avenue, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin, United States of America