Mechanical Project Engineer, Customer Support

BEUMER Group • Somerset, NJ

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About The Position

The Mechanical Project Engineer is a hands-on role supporting, enhancing, and sustaining BEUMER’s installed material handling systems. The position executes engineering initiatives at existing customer sites, including system upgrades, retrofits, and performance improvements. It combines mechanical design experience with a service-oriented approach to lifecycle engineering in operational environments. The engineer works closely with Customer Support, Field Service, Project Management, and customers to support system reliability, maintainability, and long-term value. The role requires domestic and international travel to customer sites and service activities up to 25%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably in material handling, automated systems, or service/support environments.
• Experience in mechanical design for automated machinery or material handling equipment.
• Broad understanding of machine technologies, including mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, and basic controls integration.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD modeling tools.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, drafting standards, dimensioning, and tolerancing.
• Familiarity with electrical motors, power transmission, and system integration concepts.
• Understanding of IBC and OSHA requirements related to material handling systems.
• Ability to analyze existing systems and develop practical engineering solutions in live operational environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills focused on reliability, maintainability, and lifecycle performance.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering, service, and operations disciplines.
• Effective use of engineering and project tools to manage service-related work.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in customer-facing situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, collaborative, and able to work well with others; strong interpersonal and listening skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% to support customer sites and service activities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting retrofit, upgrade, or field-based engineering activities is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering input to Customer Support and Sales for system upgrades, retrofits, and modernization proposals.
• Assist Service and Project Managers with field support, commissioning assistance, and troubleshooting of installed systems.
• Evaluate existing system configurations and customer requirements to develop engineering solutions for modifications and improvements.
• Assess proposed changes to installed equipment for system performance, manufacturing feasibility, cost, and maintenance implications.
• Develop and modify system layouts and components using 2D and 3D CAD tools, including steel structures, sheet metal parts, and BEUMER equipment; optimize designs for maintainability, cost-efficiency, and operational performance.
• Prepare engineering documentation, including specifications, as-built updates, and service-related technical documentation.
• Coordinate and support fabrication, procurement, and installation of retrofit or replacement components.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Purchasing, Project Management, and Field Service to execute service projects.
• Maintain accurate engineering change records, service reports, and technical documentation.
• Develop and support schedules for service-related engineering work, including sequencing retrofit and upgrade activities.
• Review system designs against customer requirements, operational standards, and performance expectations.
• Support and lead smaller-scale service engineering projects, including retrofit initiatives and system enhancements within defined service project scopes.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

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 insurance.
• Ancillary insurance options, 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 eligibility and allowances in accordance with the IRS schedule for qualified travel expenses.

What This Job Offers

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