Senior Industrial Automation Project Engineer
MATERIAL HANDLING SUPPLY LLC•Pennsauken Township, NJ
•$90,000 - $115,000•Remote
About The Position
MHS Lift is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to join its Integrated Solutions team. The role provides technical leadership throughout the development and implementation of warehouse and distribution automation solutions across North America. The Senior Project Engineer works with customers, vendors, sales teams, engineering teams, and Project Managers to develop and implement solutions that meet customer operational and financial objectives, from initial site assessments through commissioning and final customer acceptance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- At least 7 years of experience designing and implementing material handling or warehouse automation solutions.
- Strong knowledge of conveyor systems, AGVs, AMRs, robotics, and warehouse automation technologies.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, operational, and CAD drawings.
- Experience developing technical solutions for warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environments.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.
- Must not require visa or OPT sponsorship.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in material handling, supply chain, distribution and warehousing, industrial automation, or manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Lead relationships with automation vendors, including conveyor, AMR/AGV, robotics, and software providers.
- Develop automation solutions aligned with customers’ operational and financial objectives.
- Conduct customer site assessments and discovery meetings with the sales team.
- Mentor engineering and sales teams on automation technologies, design principles, and industry best practices.
- Support the creation of system layouts, engineering drawings, proposals, and solution presentations.
- Oversee engineering, approvals, and order processing for automation projects.
- Collaborate with Project Managers to establish project milestones and sequencing and support successful project execution.
- Support system commissioning and startup activities.
- Participate in final project walkthroughs and client acceptance.
- Build long-term customer relationships and deliver customer service and technical expertise.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
