Project Engineer

Yaskawa Motoman • Rochester Hills, MI

5h

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 supports multiple projects simultaneously and may include project schedule and budget management, engineering team leadership, project binder management, milestone invoicing, closed-order analysis, and responsibility for the overall engineering solution.

The position designs robotic systems and tooling fixtures to customer specifications, develops and analyzes tests to validate designs, facilitates design reviews, and resolves technical issues during debugging and at customer sites. It provides technical support and leadership to customers and internal teams, communicates project status, and may contribute to proposals, engineering change documentation, and standard engineering solutions. Frequent travel is required. The role also involves following and improving ISO procedures and applying industry standards for hazardous environments.

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.
• Strong understanding of systems, automated paint and dispense processes, and their applications.
• Proficiency in reading and designing pneumatic and fluid schematics.
• Good organizational skills and 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 consult a supervisor on unusual matters.
• Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively to groups, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and mathematical operations to technical and statistical tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and full-coverage automobile insurance; frequent travel is required.
• Basic awareness of hazardous-material cautions; employees directly using hazardous materials must have specific knowledge of the materials used.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced mechanical and/or electrical calculations to verify design outcomes against requirements and intent.
• Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input.
• Communicate directly with customers on technical issues and keep team members informed of project status.
• Assist with generating and managing project binders and schedules, managing project budgets, and leading engineering teams, as assigned.
• Work on several projects concurrently.
• Travel frequently; maintain a valid driver’s license and full-coverage automobile insurance.
• Follow applicable ISO procedures and provide feedback to improve processes.
• Initiate milestone invoicing at appropriate intervals, as assigned.
• Understand and apply industry standards for hazardous environments.
• Design and develop robotic systems and tooling fixtures to meet customer specifications or project requirements.
• Develop and conduct tests for project validation or verification.
• Facilitate design reviews with customers, suppliers, and other departments to ensure sound designs and accurate drawings.
• Analyze test data to verify designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Coordinate and help solve technical problems during debugging and at customer sites.
• Provide technical support and leadership to customers and teams across engineering, customer service, sales, marketing, and manufacturing.
• Assist with technical proposals alongside Application Engineering and/or Marketing.
• Apply understanding of systems and automated paint and dispense processes and their applications.
• Read and design pneumatic and fluid schematics.
• Generate standard engineering solutions for Yaskawa Motoman applications, as assigned.
• Assist with closed-order analysis on assigned projects, as assigned.
• Assist with preparing and presenting engineering change documentation.
• Generate AG revenue, subject to adjustment based on company goals and market conditions.
• Use independent judgment and devise or assist with methods to address administrative and technical situations.

What This Job Offers

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