R&D Project Engineer

CURT G. JOA INC.; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CURT G. Joa, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Junior Project Engineer to support the execution of engineering projects by assisting in design, documentation, and validation activities.

Working under senior engineers, you will help ensure deliverables meet specifications, safety regulations, and quality standards while bridging design and field execution. You will participate in design reviews, assist with troubleshooting and testing, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• 2–4 years in engineering or equipment design environment preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and apply complex software tools for problem-solving and documentation.
• Able to travel 20–25% and lift/move up to 25 pounds in a manufacturing setting.

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

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Mechanical design

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Project Engineer supports the
execution of engineering projects by assisting in 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, participating in design reviews, and
assisting with troubleshooting and testing efforts. Job Responsibilities
& Essential Functions of the Job: 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. Job Requirements: Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering or
related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). 2-4 years of
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 follow direction from 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. is an Equal Opportunity Employer