Job Summary
The Project Engineer’s duties will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Develop functional design specifications and logic narratives describing systems and features. 
• Develop system architecture including PACs / PLCs, networks, HMIs, servers, etc.
• Develop PAC / PLC and HMI programs based on functional design specifications or logic narratives and in alignment with programming standards required for each project.
• Deploy systems at client sites and interact with clients at various levels to ensure project success.
• Direct the design efforts for control panel fabrication packages and system installation packages.
• Lead and direct the activities of internal and external project resources to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Ensure work products are technically sound and meet clients’ requirements.
• Manage project scope, budget, and schedule to meet commitments made to clients and for profitability.
• Develop relationships with clients while executing project work.
• Hold progress meetings with project teams, clients, and vendors at our office, client facilities, or vendor facilities.
• Lead and manage field activities during installation and start-up phases at client sites.
• Capable and willing to perform tasks that are required for projects to be successful.  These tasks include programming, design, installation, start-up support, as-builts, client follow-up, vendor follow-up, and procurement.
• Develop skill sets and coach internal project resources while executing projects.
• Drive internal processes and system improvements in the operations area.

Characteristics
The Project Engineer must have good personal habits, work well with others, be technically conscientious, be able to stay on task, and complete work on schedule. Must be able to work independently as well as on a team, and promote the principles and professionalism of the company and its various Alliance Partners.
 
Quality and Quantity Standards
The expectation of this position is to bill a minimum of 90% of one’s time to revenue-producing projects unless temporarily redirected by management.
 
Education
ABET accredited bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or computer engineering is required.   Professional registration is desired.
 
Experience
At least three (3) years of experience in power, automation, and information systems design for packaging and/or manufacturing systems with specific machine safety and guarding design responsibilities.