Project Engineer

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics Career•Rochester Hills, MI

23d

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Project Engineer works on robotic or tooling systems, originating, designing, and developing new robotic products, tools, and components and modifying and improving existing designs, with a mechanical engineering focus. The role may involve supporting multiple projects at a time, communicating directly with customers about technical issues, and providing technical support and leadership to customers and internal teams. Frequent travel is required. The employee must have a valid driver’s license and full-coverage automobile insurance. The Project Engineer designs robotic systems and tooling fixtures to meet customer specifications or project requirements; develops and conducts tests for project validation or verification; analyzes test data against functional and performance specifications; and facilitates design reviews to confirm sound designs and accurate drawings. The role also involves coordinating technical problem-solving during debugging and at customer sites, applying industry standards for hazardous environments, and following ISO procedures while providing process-improvement feedback. Depending on assignment, the role may include helping manage project binders, schedules, budgets, and engineering teams; initiating milestone invoicing; preparing technical proposals, engineering change documentation, and closed-order analyses; developing standard engineering solutions; and contributing to the overall engineering solution. The employee communicates project status with team members and is directly responsible for generating AG revenue, which may be adjusted based on company goals and market conditions. The position requires a strong understanding of systems, paint and dispense automated processes, and the application of those processes. The employee must be proficient in AutoCAD and SolidWorks, have working knowledge of PDM systems, and be proficient in reading and designing pneumatic and fluid schematics. Work is performed with minimal supervision, with some latitude for unreviewed action or decisions and consultation with a supervisor on unusual matters.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree with one year of related experience, or four or more years of related experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
Working knowledge of PDM systems.
Proficiency in reading and designing pneumatic and fluid schematics.
Strong understanding of systems and of paint and dispense automated processes and their application.
Ability to perform advanced mechanical and/or electrical calculations.
Good organizational skills, problem-solving ability, strong verbal and written communication skills, and computer literacy.
Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and confer with a supervisor on unusual matters.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively and respond to questions.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations, including statistical techniques.
Ability to devise methods, exercise ingenuity, analyze situations, and apply judgment to administrative and technical decisions.
Valid driver’s license and full-coverage automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced mechanical and/or electrical calculations to verify design requirements and intent.
Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input.
Communicate directly with customers about technical issues and communicate project status with team members.
Design and develop robotic systems and tooling fixtures to meet customer specifications or project requirements.
Conduct or develop tests for project validation or verification.
Facilitate design reviews with customers, suppliers, and/or other departments to ensure sound designs and drawing accuracy.
Analyze test data to verify designs meet functional and performance specifications.
Coordinate and assist with solving technical problems during debugging and at customer sites.
Provide technical support and leadership to customers and teams including engineering, customer service, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
Follow ISO procedures and provide feedback to improve processes.
Apply industry standards for hazardous environments.
As assigned, assist with generating and managing project binders and schedules, managing project budgets, and leading engineering teams.
As assigned, initiate milestone invoicing at appropriate intervals.
As assigned, assist with technical proposals, closed-order analysis, and engineering change documentation.
As assigned, generate standard engineering solutions and contribute to the overall engineering solution.
Generate AG revenue as directly responsible, subject to possible adjustment based on company goals and market conditions.
Travel frequently for work.