Project Engineer II

ENGEL embodies a spirit of innovation, built on decades of experience. With a dynamic workplace, ENGEL is the injection molding industry leader in technological advancements, ensuring sustainable global growth. The ENGEL company history is a success story that we keep on writing everyday together with our employees.

Do you have what it takes to spur game-changing innovation, generate creative solutions and add world-class value to our customers? Then get ready to join the ENGEL team and become part of the next chapter in our history as we continue to grow the business in North America!

ENGEL Machinery North America has a job opportunity for a Project Engineer II. ENGEL provides excellent benefits including health, dental and vision insurance all upon first day of hire (no waiting period and very robust coverage at an affordable price), 401k with match, over 3 weeks’ PTO, employer paid life insurance, long and short-term disability, and an employee-centric environment.

POSITION INFORMATION

Job Summary:

The postion is responsible for concept development, analysis and quoting of automation system.

Manage quote phase of projects from concept to order – basic automation to complex $2m production cells. Provides support for the salesteam with customer visits and presentations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Find cost effective concept for automated production cells.
• Analyze performance of automation equipment.
• Research technologies for competitive and cost effective design.
• Create quotations for Automation Systems and Robotic Systems.
• Design concepts for customer application.
• Research vendors, define scope of supply and negotiate pricing
• Create 2D Layouts during the quotation phase for the sales team.
• Work with Concept Drafter to develop 3D and detailed 2D layout
• Provide support for the entire sales team via phone, email or onsite customer visits
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on automation products.
• Maintain internal reports
• Perform project kick-off meetings to transfer projects to operations
• Research new vendors and automation partners
• Support Key Accounts customers for North America
• Present technical training modules to sales or customer
• Performs other duties or special projects as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Educational/Training Requirement:

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience
  • Machinery engineering background (mechanical and electrical)
  • Manufacturing background is a plus
  • Project Budget responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in 2D CAD program, SAP and MS Office, IDEAS or NX is a plus
• Basic knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical and Software
• Analytical and business thinking skills
• Practical knowledge automation and mechatronics
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills with all levels of personnel including: engineers, management, sales, assembly personnel, vendors and customers
• Willingness to learn and think outside the box
• Organized and detail oriented
• Able to multi-task
• Deadline oriented
• Able to take constructive feedback

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Travel Requirements:

• Travel requirements national and international will be 15-20%.
• Must have valid US driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

This role requires sitting, operating a computer and keyboarding for more than two hours at a time on a regular basis. Occasional exposure to mechanical equipment which has the potential to provide a work hazard; safety glasses are required to be worn when on the factory floor as a preventive measure.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

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