Senior Custom Automation Project Engineer

Accounting Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead the end-to-end design of custom automated assembly equipment. You will take projects from concept to completion, coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires a BSMechanical Engineering background and 5+ years in design for customized production equipment; SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T expertise are essential. Welding/fixture design and robotics experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BSME or equivalent degree with strong mechanical design skills.
• 5+ years of project design experience for fully customized automated production equipment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Experience with welding, fixture design and GD&T.
• Desirable: robotics, vision systems, data acquisition.
• Experience collaborating with customers and suppliers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall design of a custom automated machine contracted for a client; on smaller projects you may lead solo, on larger projects you’ll lead a design team.
• Manage resources and break down design work into tasks, timelines, and milestones; communicate and hold the team accountable.
• Your designs may include robotics, vision systems, welding, fixtures, controls, material handling, hydraulics, pneumatics, high-speed assembly, and packaging.
• Communicate project status regularly to customers and management.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Budget management

Customer coordination

Education

BSME or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Welding

Fixture design

GD&T

Robotics

Vision systems

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer to lead the end-to-end design of custom automated assembly equipment. You will take projects from concept to completion, coordinating with customers and internal teams to ensure milestones are met.

The role requires a BSMechanical Engineering background and 5+ years in design for customized production equipment; SolidWorks proficiency and GD&T expertise are essential. Welding/fixture design and robotics experience are highly valued.