Electrical Project Engineer, Customer Support

BEUMER Group • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

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

The role involves designing and modifying electrical systems for existing equipment, reviewing and validating drawings and supplier documentation, supporting installation and commissioning, and diagnosing electrical issues in live operational environments. The engineer also prepares service documentation and work scopes, contributes to service project planning, coordinates materials and resources, visits job sites, ensures compliance with codes and engineering practices, and supports root cause analysis and reliability improvements. Customer-site travel is typically up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in controls engineering, preferably in 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.
• Proficiency with computer-based engineering and design tools.
• Ability to independently evaluate and resolve electrical engineering issues 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 for compliance with standards and best practices.
• Ability to adapt 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, customer-focused mindset and strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites as needed, typically up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant electrical engineering experience in material handling, automation, or service/support environments.
• Familiarity with automated systems such as conveyors, sortation, and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design and 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 supplier electrical designs and documentation for service-related projects.
• Support on-site personnel during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in live operational environments to minimize downtime and maintain system performance.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance on electrical challenges encountered in the field.
• Prepare and maintain service 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 with service project planning and execution, 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 and dental premiums covered at 100% for the employee and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with a generous match.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Ancillary insurance, including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid company holidays, including additional flex days.
• Eligibility to participate in the Target Agreement Plan for performance-based bonus potential.
• Per diem allowances in accordance with the IRS schedule for qualified travel expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior