Electrical Project Engineer, Customer Support

BEUMER Group • Somerset, NJ

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Project Engineer is a hands-on role responsible for supporting, maintaining, and enhancing BEUMER’s installed electrical systems across customer sites. This position applies professional electrical engineering knowledge to service-based projects, including system upgrades, retrofits, troubleshooting, and performance improvements for sorters, palletizers, stretch hoods, and conveyor systems. This role is critical in ensuring system reliability, safety, and long-term performance, working closely with Customer Support, Field Service, Engineering, and customers to deliver lifecycle value and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering within material handling, automation, or service/support environments preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controls engineering, preferably within service or support environments.
• Strong understanding of advanced electrical engineering concepts and system design.
• Experience with power distribution, control panels, cabling, and industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with automated systems such as conveyors, sortation, and related equipment.
• Proficiency with computer-based engineering and design tools.
• Ability to evaluate and resolve electrical engineering issues independently in time-sensitive, operational environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Ability to review and validate technical work to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and system platforms.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering, service, and customer teams.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in customer-facing situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Professional, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites as needed (typically up to 25%).

Responsibilities

• Design and/or modify electrical systems for existing BEUMER equipment, including sorters, palletizers, stretch hoods, and conveyors, with a focus on upgrades and retrofits.
• Review and interpret electrical design drawings and specifications for installed systems, including customer-provided and legacy documentation.
• Evaluate and validate electrical designs and documentation from suppliers for service-related projects.
• Support on-site personnel during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization activities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in live operational environments, minimizing downtime and ensuring system performance.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance on electrical challenges encountered in the field.
• Prepare and maintain accurate service-related documentation, including as-built drawings, specifications, and change records.
• Develop bid specifications and scopes of work for electrical upgrades, retrofits, and panel modifications.
• Travel to customer sites to support and supervise electrical installation, modification, and validation activities.
• Support Project Managers in planning and executing service projects, including schedule development and tracking.
• Participate in project reviews and follow-up on action items related to service engineering initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement and planning teams to source materials and resources for service and retrofit projects.
• Visit job sites to assess system conditions, validate field changes, and support engineering decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and BEUMER engineering practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization, reliability improvement, and service execution efficiency.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of system issues.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.
• Per Diem Eligibility: Allowances in accordance with the IRS schedule for qualified travel expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree