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Perceptron INC
Project Engineer
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What they do
An Electrical Project Engineer supervises and coordinates electrical engineering projects.
$96,634 / year median in Michigan
+6% projected growth
Job Description
To succeed, you will need
- Associate's degree (Engineering, Technology, Automation) preferably with experience in vision systems, robot programming, logic controller, and/or tool making.
- Bachelor's Degree (Engineering, Math, Physics) or equivalent education and experience.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, drawings, and project requirements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong customer-service mindset and professional demeanor.
- Ability to work as part of a team and work remotely in field. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role. Job Responsibilities
- Install, commission, test, and debug machine vision systems at customer facilities.
- Travel extensively to customer sites to support project implementation and commissioning activities.
- Execute assigned projects according to established schedules, milestones, and customer deadlines.
- Report directly to the assigned Project Manager for project execution while maintaining alignment with functional management.
- Serve as the primary on-site technical representative and liaison between the customer and the company.
- Represent the company with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused attitude at all times.
- Maintain regular communication with customers regarding project status, technical issues, and system performance.
- Provide detailed and timely project updates, technical reports, and issue documentation to Project Managers.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues related to machine vision, robotics, and automation equipment.
- Perform robot programming, troubleshooting, and optimization activities as required by project scope.
- Support basic PLC sequence troubleshooting and diagnostics without performing PLC programming.
- Verify system functionality and performance through testing, validation, and customer acceptance activities.
- Proactively identify technical challenges and implement corrective actions whenever possible before escalating issues.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and support teams to resolve technical problems efficiently.
- Document field changes, lessons learned, and recommendations for future improvements.
- Ensure all work is performed in accordance with company procedures, customer requirements, and safety standards.
- Support project completion activities and assist with customer training when required.