Project Engineer

Job Description:

• The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing overall support to Project Managers with all aspects of current projects as assigned to the department.
• This includes communicating with current and potential customers to address and analyze needs as they arise.
• Responsible for assisting with all elements and phases of robotic automation projects including areas such as problem solving, conflict resolution, schedule adherence, cost tracking, change orders, documentation, and customer liaison.
• Travel to customer sites will be required to participate in project meetings during project start-up, installations, or project wrap up.
• Create and maintain a layout suitable to meet the project requirements, which includes safety, quality, functionality, and that installation designs are accounted for
• Discuss and negotiate layout details with end customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams
• Determine and gather initial data for internal engineering and monitor and guide internal engineering progress and costs
• Conduct customer site visits to verify, clarify, and obtain all project information.
• Establish and prioritize applicable customer and internal project specifications.
• Create and maintain system layout drawings using AutoCAD.
• Generate detailed "Design Request" forms for all designs, adhering to specifications as per priorities established.
• Participate with the project group to conduct a System Safety Risk Analysis according to the applicable safety standard.
• Ensure all projects being transitioned to Customer Support are well documented and all issues are resolved.
• Ensure timely customer approvals for layout, schedule, electrical drawings, functional spec, etc.
• Responsible for the communication of project budget and schedules to all internal departments and ensure timely monthly updates as the project progresses.
• Schedule and chair meetings to review budgets and schedules with project team.
• Participate in the monthly Project Update Meeting with the senior management.
• Responsible for creating project specifications for the purchase of all out-sourced third-party equipment as well as processing change orders as required.
• Responsible for delegating all shipping, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Problem solve in order to assist in "as-built" resolution of technical issues.
• Ensure all documents are ready for customer run-off, including relevant manuals for training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in BSME or BSEE from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of formal training/education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 yrs experience working in an industrial, engineering, or automation environment in a project management capacity.
• PMP Certification would be considered an asset.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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