Mechanical Project Engineer, Customer Support

Company Description

BEUMER Group is an international leader in intralogistics, specializing in conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology across a wide range of industries, including airports, e-commerce, warehousing & distribution, and bulk material handling. We offer the right solution for nearly every logistics challenge.

BEUMER Group is an international leader in intralogistics, specializing in conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology across a wide range of industries, including airports, e-commerce, warehousing & distribution, and bulk material handling. We offer the right solution for nearly every logistics challenge.

As a family-owned company, BEUMER combines tradition with innovation. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

The Mechanical Project Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for supporting, enhancing, and sustaining BEUMER’s installed material handling systems. This position requires strong technical, organizational, and communication skills to execute engineering initiatives across existing customer sites, including system upgrades, retrofits, and performance improvements. The ideal candidate brings mechanical design experience combined with a service-oriented mindset, supporting lifecycle engineering efforts within operational environments.

This role works closely with Customer Support, Field Service, Project Management, and customers to ensure system reliability, maintainability, and long-term value.

• Support Customer Support and Sales teams by providing engineering input for system upgrades, retrofits, and modernization proposals.
• Assist Service and Project Managers with field support, commissioning assistance, and troubleshooting of installed systems.
• Evaluate existing system configurations and customer requirements to develop engineering solutions for modifications and improvements.
• Assess system performance, manufacturing feasibility, cost, and maintenance implications of proposed changes to installed equipment.
• Develop and modify system layouts and components using 2D and 3D CAD tools, including steel structures, sheet metal parts, and BEUMER equipment. Optimize designs for maintainability, cost-efficiency, and operational performance.
• Prepare engineering documentation including specifications, as-built updates, and service-related technical documentation.
• Coordinate and support implementation activities, including fabrication, procurement, and installation of retrofit or replacement components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Purchasing, Project Management, and Field Service teams to ensure seamless execution of service projects.
• Maintain accurate records, including engineering changes, service reports, and technical documentation.
• Develop and support project schedules for service-related engineering efforts, including sequencing of retrofit and upgrade activities.
• Review system designs against customer requirements, operational standards, and performance expectations.
• Support and lead smaller-scale service engineering projects, including retrofit initiatives and system enhancements (typically within defined service project scopes).
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime.

Compensation range: $ - $ Annually

The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.

Requirements / Skills / Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in…