Find & Apply For Network Engineer / Architect Jobs in Rochester Hills, Michigan

Design Project Engineer - Automation#26-01834

Rochester Hills, MI

Onsite

8 years of experience Job Description

Job Title:

Design Project Engineer Job description: The Design Project Engineer is responsible for managing and delivering complex

engineering solutions through an iterative, customer-focused process. This includes early-stage

concepting, simulation, layout design, and throughput analysis. As the primary technical liaison to the

customer, the Project Engineer ensures that all engineering deliverables align with customer

requirements, project timelines, and budget constraints.

The Project Engineer will also conduct internal and customer-facing design reviews, drive risk

assessment and alignment meetings, and coordinate with project management for successful project

delivery. The Design Project Engineer will also contribute to the design team by performing 3D

modelling and engineering analysis when required.

Job responsibilities:

Project Engineer

• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer on all technical matters.

Plan the release of

designs to ensure timely delivery and alignment with project timelines

• Serve as a liaison between the engineering design team, project management team, and
  customer.
  
• Initiate and manage layout development and review processes with internal teams and
  customers.
  
• Application studies, initiate and manage layout development and review processes with
  internal teams and customers.
  
• Engineering Data Management using our internal softwares
  
• Process order change requests
  
• Track design plan and ensure the design deliverables are delivered to customer on time
  
• Review of concepts and designs received from India or from Design vendors
  
• Track design open issues Design Engineer
  
• Design advanced automation equipment using 3D software from concept through final design
  including 2D drawings for manufacture and build
  
• Work with cross functional team to implement all controls requirements, simulation
  requirements, and safety requirements
  
• Perform engineering analysis to ensure design meets the requirement of the application
  
• Design systems integration concepts to ensure seamless operation and compatibility
  
• Prepare and evaluate budgetary considerations and stack-up analysis for projects
  
• Provide cross-functional leadership to drive technical tasks to successful completion
  
• Create and execute test plans to evaluate system performance and address any issues
  encountered during testing
  
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and problem-solving to resolve engineering and technical
  issues efficiently

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  
• 5+ years of experience in design engineering and project coordination within industrial
  automation or capital equipment environments.
  
• Extensive experience in mechanical design engineering, with a proven track record of
  successful projects and innovations
  
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar, with advanced skills in
  3D modeling, assembly design, and drawing creation
  
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and design standards, with
  expertise in statics, dynamics, thermodynamics, and materials science
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Experience in dealing with front end customer communication
  
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with engineer-to-order processes and custom equipment development.
  
• Understanding of mechanical, controls, and electrical interfaces in automation equipment
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
  
• Experience in a project management role is a plus Reports to: Engineering Manager