Project Engineer B

Graco•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Graco manufactures and markets premium equipment to move, measure, control, dispense and spray a wide variety of fluid and powder materials. GEMA, a subsidiary of Graco, Inc., is the leading manufacturer of electrostatic powder coating equipment and systems. The Project Engineer will design, manage, and provide support for assigned projects. This individual will contribute as a key engineering team member by generating ideas, providing input, and conducting technical analysis. Providing customer specific engineering support on sold powder coating systems with complete documentation and communication before, during and after installation. Responsibilities include developing product specifications, creating detailed designs, and conducting compliance analysis using engineering tools. The Project Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to guide project development, conduct design reviews, and manage project design. Additionally, the role involves identifying and troubleshooting project issues, initiating corrective actions, and staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance project design and meet customer needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to interact with international colleagues in a clear manner.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to effectively contribute to project development and standard project support initiatives.
Aptitude for electrical industrial control systems
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT).

Nice To Haves

Powder Coating systems knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

Provide complete and accurate drawings including system layout and equipment components
Perform engineering tasks in developing projects
Produce conceptual solutions to guide the development applications for project
Create detailed design drawings
Develop powder coating application solutions and booth system design concepts for customer needs
Compile bill of materials to accurately provide equipment sold to the customer
Provide as sold equipment manuals and drawings to the customer
Assist sales through support discussions and system layout or proposal drawings
Interpret control logic from schematics for electrical and pneumatic panels
Implement design criteria established by organizations such as NFPA, NEC, FM, UL, CSA
Proficient in using computer software such as AutoCAD and MS Office to perform engineering tasks, documentation and communication. Light use of PTC Creo is also required
Review instruction manuals and product literature
Travel occasionally using company motor vehicles with possible transport of tools and goods
Work effectively in a team environment
Interface with the operations group and key vendors on component design
Interface with service during and after system installation to follow up on problems or issues
Provide onsite customer support and installation assistance as required
Troubleshoot project problems in manufacturing, lab, or field settings
Assist in customer lab including demonstrations, equipment testing, and training
Conduct design and safety reviews
Stay current with developments in technical fields to maintain technical expertise.
Gain knowledge of Gema’s product line and customer applications.
Monitor emerging trends in customer markets.
Perform other duties as assigned.