Automation Project Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Engineering
Automation & Mechatronics Engineer, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Job Title: Automation Project Engineer
Location:
Mason, OH
Zip Code: 45040
Start Date:
Right Away
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $60HR-$75HR
Keywords: #Automation Project Engineer #Conveyor #Robotics
The Automation Project Engineer is responsible for executing the design, implementation, and commissioning of physical automation systems across distribution and manufacturing environments. This role operates within defined project scopes and deliverables, supporting capital automation initiatives by translating requirements into executable engineering designs and driving implementation through startup. The position is primarily project-based, with work directly tied to capital project phases including design, build, and commissioning.
This position is an external contract role delivering defined engineering services on a project-by-project basis and is not considered part of the organizational structure or responsible for ongoing operational ownership.
- Translate high‑level requirements into equipment specifications, mechanical layouts, and electrical and controls architecture.
- Develop block diagrams, system design documentation, RFP packages, and technical evaluation criteria.
- Coordinate with system integrators and equipment suppliers.
- Validate vendor designs against specifications.
- Support vendor selection through technical evaluation.
- Track deliverables and execution milestones.
- Coordinate on‑site installation activities.
- Manage vendor schedules and daily execution.
- Ensure adherence to design standards and safety requirements.
- Support FAT and SAT execution.
- Participate in system startup activities.
- Troubleshoot technical issues during commissioning.
- Develop system procedures, technical documentation, and training materials.
- Ensure complete and structured handoff to operations.
- Engineering design packages and specifications.
- Vendor bid packages and evaluation summaries.
- Installation and commissioning support documentation.
- Startup readiness and testing reports.
This role will:
- Work within defined project scope and timeline.
- Deliver engineering outputs tied to asset creation.
- Support capital project execution phases.
This role does not include responsibility for:
- Defining automation strategy.
- Owning technology selection decisions.
- Managing long-term operations or maintenance.
- Holding organizational leadership responsibilities.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Controls Engineering.
- 5+ years in automation systems: conveyor & sortation, AS/RS, robotics / AMRs / AGVs, goods‑to‑picker.
- Experience with mechanical, electrical, and controls integration, vendor and integrator coordination, and installation and commissioning.
- Experience integrating automation systems with WMS/WCS platforms (e.g., SAP EWM) is preferred.
- Experience in high‑volume distribution center or fulfillment environments preferred.
- Effort is expected to be tracked against defined project phases (design, execution, commissioning) to support capital project accounting and reporting.
- Feasibility will be expense funded.
- May coordinate and direct the work of additional contract engineers or vendors as project scope scales.
- Deliverables primarily tied to: design phase, execution phase, startup phase.
- Work location can be remote with regular check‑ins at local offices; workspace may be provided.
- Some travel will be required to distribution center locations depending on the phase of the project:
- Lead Site (Likely):
Ashland KY, Columbus OH, Middletown OH. - Rollout Sites (Possibly):
Toronto ON, Chicago IL, Reno NV, Fort Worth TX, Montgomery AL, Scranton PA, Phoenix AZ.
Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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