Project Engineer

We are seeking a technically versatile Project Design Engineer to support the development and implementation of customized industrial automation and testing solutions. This position requires a combination of software programming, electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge, and hands-on experience with automated equipment.

The ideal professional will have practical experience developing control applications using National Instruments LabVIEW, along with exposure to automated testing systems, equipment assembly, and industrial machinery.

In this role, you will take ownership of engineering projects from initial technical evaluation and component selection through design, production coordination, system integration, and final testing. You will work closely with internal teams, external vendors, and customers to ensure solutions meet functional specifications and project deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for equipment and system assemblies. Develop and support machine-control applications, including programming, system installation, debugging, and performance validation. Design and integrate automated equipment using appropriate electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components. Build control software for specialized machinery, including test instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement analysis. Use LabVIEW and other programming technologies to develop equipment-control applications and higher-level automation solutions. Prepare engineering documentation, technical specifications, system designs, and testing procedures. Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution. Participate in equipment troubleshooting, system commissioning, and ongoing technical improvements.

Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Candidates with a GED and 10+ years of relevant industry experience may also be considered.

Education:

Bachelors

Experience:

10+ years

Qualifications:

Demonstrated software development experience involving automated equipment or machine-control systems. Practical experience with National Instruments LabVIEW is highly preferred. Understanding of Function Block programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles. Familiarity with text-based programming languages such as Python is an advantage. Excellent hands-on troubleshooting capabilities involving hardware, instrumentation, and control software. Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into functional engineering solutions. Effective communication, analytical thinking, and project coordination skills. Ability to manage multiple engineering activities while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

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key responsibilities

Create, maintain, and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for equipment and system assemblies.Develop and support machine-control applications, including programming, system installation, debugging, and performance validation.Design and integrate automated equipment using appropriate electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic components.Build control software for specialized machinery, including test instrumentation, data acquisition, and measurement analysis.Use LabVIEW and other programming technologies to develop equipment-control applications and higher-level automation solutions.Prepare engineering documentation, technical specifications, system designs, and testing procedures.Coordinate with engineering teams, suppliers, and other project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.Participate in equipment troubleshooting, system commissioning, and ongoing technical improvements.

experience 10+ years

skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Candidates with a GED and 10+ years of relevant industry experience may also be considered.

qualifications

Demonstrated software development experience involving automated equipment or machine-control systems.Practical experience with National Instruments LabVIEW is highly preferred.Understanding of Function Block programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles.Familiarity with text-based programming languages such as Python is an advantage.Excellent hands-on troubleshooting capabilities involving hardware, instrumentation, and control software.Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into functional engineering solutions.Effective communication, analytical thinking, and project coordination skills.Ability to manage multiple engineering activities while maintaining quality and delivery commitments.

education Bachelors