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Power/mation
201 – 500 Employees
ManufacturingSaaS
Power/mation delivers industrial automation solutions for manufacturers through a combination of automation hardware, software, engineering, custom assemblies, and regional support. Its capabilities span robotics, motion control, pneumatics, machine safety, process automation, industrial IoT, enclosure modification, sensing and inspection, power transmission, connectors and cabling, VFD migration, and panel components. The company serves applications in industries including food and beverage, paper converting, and life sciences, supporting customers through multiple offices and fulfillment centers.

Project Engineer – Industrial Automation (Hybrid, Pewaukee)

Power/mation is seeking a Project Engineer to deliver industrial automation projects, including control panels and electrical systems. The role covers quoting, project planning, customer implementation, documentation, and coordination through completion.

Description

  • Prepare profitable project quotes and oversee scope, costs, and schedules for the Solutions Group
  • Support custom control panels, assemblies, component changes, turnkey solutions, programming, and startup activities
  • Provide assistance to sales personnel, technical specialists, and Solutions Coordinators
  • Design, document, and implement Solutions assemblies, electrical control systems, control panels, and broader automation projects
  • Visit customer sites for project assessments, installations, and service work
  • Prepare bills of material and support bill-of-material cross-referencing
  • Help customers and outside sales representatives develop project quotes and labor estimates
  • Build productive relationships with systems integrator partners
  • Lead project meetings, monitor progress, and report project concerns to Power/mation management
  • Coordinate multiple projects through successful delivery

Requirements

  • At least three years of industrial controls experience in an engineering or project management position
  • A technical degree in industrial engineering, controls, or robotics is preferred; equivalent experience may replace the degree
  • Consulting, sales, or customer service experience is desirable
  • Capability to manage several components of small- to mid-sized projects from initial concept through implementation
  • Strong writing ability for creating engineering processes and procedures
  • Effective time management and the ability to handle concurrent tasks as priorities shift frequently
  • Willingness to travel as needed, approximately once per quarter
  • At least two years of experience designing and programming motion control, programmable logic controller, and motor control systems
  • Working knowledge of engineering control systems and electrical standards
  • Familiarity with automation products used to design and program customer solutions
  • Ability to collaborate efficiently with customers, vendors, and internal teams
  • Strong sales and relationship-development abilities
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining important account relationships
  • Effective communication, active listening, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Sound judgment and decision-making ability when responding to customer inquiries

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, life and disability insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with a strong company match, profit sharing, and additional benefits

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