Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

The Project Engineer is responsible for programming, troubleshooting, debugging, preparation, and support of the NEWSTON Automation Inspection product line and other automation third party products. In addition, a Project Engineer will create programs and code from scratch; train customers and clients as needed.

• Participate in the project planning, installation and maintenance of automation (including robotic) measuring cells in production.
• Manage and direct vendors or customer skilled trades and 3rd party riggers for the assembly of enclosures, loaders, and other automation project equipment.
• Communicate project status to the Project Managers, and support account teams, as necessary.
• Startup automatic image processing systems, typically mounted on robots, at customer sites in North America.
• Determine and execute corrective actions for installation errors, customer changes, or unanticipated circumstances in coordination with your supervisor.
• Communicate customer changes and needs to supplier engineering (Engineering/Manufacturing changes).
• Work with Project Managers in reviewing scope of work and obtain customer buy‐off upon project completion.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to actively develop and provide installation instructions and checklists in compliance with contract drawing, site coordination, and installation requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or technical training and experience in corresponding environment.
• Robotics experience preferred.
• Familiarity with fieldwork and/or robot programming practices (ABB, Fanuc, KUKA, etc.) preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of technical controls and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Demonstration of a professional attitude and courtesy towards others.
• Willingness to travel/work overtime/work any shift/work weekends.
• Valid Driver's License and Passport.
• Able to read and understand mechanical engineering drawings.
• Software capabilities:
  AutoCAD and 3D design preferred.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Assemblies, fixturing, tooling, industrial automation preferred.
• Experience in providing turn-key systems with integration to external equipment preferred.
• Familiarity with specifications for building, foundations, electrical preferred.
• Able to read and understand controls drawings preferred.
• Able to read and understand electrical diagrams preferred.

Seeking motivated individuals with strong engineering aptitude and a desire to be trained on items specific to this job.

• Willing to travel 75% of time, including some international.
• Ability to perform as a Teacher/Trainer for contractors and customers.