Project Engineer

Movu Robotics•Romeoville, IL

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

The PROJECT ENGINEER is an integral person in helping our customer’s vision for an automated storage solution from Movu US come to life. The core objective is to lead all engineering efforts from project kick off to site handover. Solutions: Fully automated storage solutions including pallet shuttles ( atlas ) , tote shuttles ( escala ) , automated mobile robots ( ifollow ) , as well as our picking robot ( eligo ) and ancillary systems such as conveyors and lifts. Customers: End users are located throughout the United States and Canada. We work with many of the leading integrators as our Sales partners. Typical project size: $1-30M

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automation Engineering, or a related field.
Multiple years of experience in post-sale engineering in the material handling/warehousing industry working with automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) is strictly required.
Skilled in mechanical and robotic system design.
Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.
Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
Ability to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
Willing and able to travel to customer sites throughout the United States and occasionally to Canada, approximately 5-15%, usually no more than 2-3 days at a time.
Possibility of travel to headquarters in Belgium, usually no more than 2 weeks at a time.

Responsibilities

Act as the technical single point of contact for integrator and end user engineering teams for assigned projects.
Contribute to internal and external project kick-off meetings.
Review and analyze technical documentation to create detailed approval drawings for production.
Coordinate the creation of assembly drawings and PE stamped drawings.
Provide necessary information for order processing.
Support project design and production efforts to ensure on-time and within-budget completion.
Provide information to Project Management for contractor quotes and support installation teams.
Source materials and services in collaboration with Supply Chain and Project Management.
Process change orders and communicate cost variances.
Collaborate with Electrical Controls Engineering on electro-mechanical specifications.
Collaborate with Software Engineering on WCS/WES integration.
Support Site Managers with technical issues and solutions.
Provide project documentation.
Occasionally visit job sites for measurements, inspections, and installer walk-throughs.
Provide engineering insights and support on Sales calls.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, and external vendors for cohesive integration.
Stay informed about industry trends and technological advancements in robotics and warehouse automation.
Prepare and present reports and presentations on ROI, project status, and strategic recommendations.
Ensure proposed solutions meet industry standards and safety regulations.
Understand how to connect integrator/end user platforms to our technology.