Aftermarket Project Engineer

Schneider Packaging Equipment•Brewerton, NY

17h•$90,000 - $140,000•Remote

About The Position

The Aftermarket Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing all on-site activities during equipment installation, commissioning, and site acceptance phases. This role ensures that projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer specifications, timelines, and quality standards. The Aftermarket Project Manager serves as the primary on-site representative for Schneider, coordinating field resources, subcontractors, and customer personnel to ensure successful system integration and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technical field, or related discipline preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
5+ years of experience in field service, installation, or site management in a manufacturing or automation environment.
Experience with capital equipment installation and commissioning.
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and/or automation systems.
Experience working in customer-facing, on-site roles.
Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles.
Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making.
Excellent time management and organizational skills and experience establishing guidelines in these areas for others.

Responsibilities

Lead all on-site activities including installation, commissioning, debugging, and startup.
Act as the primary point of contact at the customer site.
Coordinate daily activities of field technicians, contractors, and other on-site personnel.
Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, company policies, and customer site requirements.
Review project scope, drawings, and specifications to ensure proper execution.
Monitor installation progress and adjust plans as needed to meet project timelines.
Identify and resolve on-site issues, escalating when necessary.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and internal teams to ensure alignment.
Ensure equipment is installed and functioning according to specifications and quality standards.
Oversee system commissioning, testing, and validation activities.
Support customer training and handoff processes.
Maintain accurate site documentation, including daily reports, issue logs, and progress updates.
Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders regularly.
Manage site logistics including scheduling, material coordination, and resource planning.
Ensure punch list items are completed prior to site acceptance.
Drive customer satisfaction through proactive communication and problem resolution.
Support continuous improvement efforts by providing feedback on processes and designs.
Assist with additional field service or internal projects as needed.
Travel as required to customer sites, 50-75% of the year