Project Engineer - Experienced

Koops, Inc.•Holland, MI

22h

About The Position

The Project Engineer at Koops plans, coordinates, and executes engineering activities in collaboration with cross-functional project teams to successfully meet customer and project requirements. This role is also responsible for coordinating the resolution of engineering design and test challenges throughout the life of a project. This position does not have direct reports but plays a critical leadership role within the project team.

Requirements

Passion for staying on the cutting edge of technology through tuning and debugging custom automation
Strong instincts for tuning complex and intricate mechanisms
Experience with mechanical systems, sensors, robots, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or vision systems
Strong communication skills to understand customer needs and coordinate solutions internally
Professional presence with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction
High standard of integrity
Proven creative problem-solving skills to deliver reliable, robust solutions
10+ years of manufacturing and project launch experience
Four-year engineering degree or equivalent applicable work experience
Prior experience with automated systems

Responsibilities

Plan and execute engineering activities to support custom automation projects
Tune, debug, and launch custom factory automation systems
Coordinate resolution of engineering design, integration, and testing issues
Work closely with mechanical, controls, build, and service teams to deliver solutions
Support customer interaction and on-site project launches (travel ~10–15% across primarily North America)
Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction