Project Engineer - Conveyor

Dürr Clean Technology Systems

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years designing conveyor or material handling systems
  • Familiarity with skid, pendulum, and overhead power & free systems
  • Knowledge of drive and production rate calculations, safety standards
  • Ability to interpret technical schematics and drawings
  • Skilled in AutoCAD or similar design software
  • Strong project coordination, organization, and communication
  • Experience interacting with customers and cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of conveyor controls and SAP is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Design and engineer conveyor systems for various applications
  • Develop layouts and documentation based on project specs
  • Evaluate existing installations and suggest improvements
  • Perform engineering calculations for system performance
  • Select equipment and coordinate with suppliers and contractors
  • Manage project schedules and budgets for engineering deliverables
  • Collaborate with CAD designers and engineering resources
  • Participate in reviews, meetings, and technical discussions
  • Support installation, startup, and commissioning as necessary
  • Identify challenges and devise cost-effective solutions

Benefits

  • Engage in designing large-scale conveyor systems for top manufacturers
  • Contribute from concept to commissioning of projects
  • Work alongside expert engineering and commissioning teams
  • Access to the latest technologies in manufacturing and paint finishing
  • Take ownership of impactful projects affecting customer operations
  • Minimal travel commitment of approximately 20% for work-life balance
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Design and engineer conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing applications
  • Develop complete conveyor system layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation from customer requirements and project specifications
  • Evaluate existing conveyor installations and recommend improvements or modifications
  • Perform engineering calculations related to conveyor drives, production rates, and system performance
  • Select purchased equipment and support supplier and subcontractor coordination
  • Manage engineering deliverables, project schedules, and equipment budgets
  • Collaborate with CAD designers and subcontract engineering resources to ensure project success
  • Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
  • Support installation, startup, commissioning, and field verification activities as needed
  • Identify technical challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 3+ years of experience designing conveyor or material handling systems
  • Knowledge of skid, pendulum, and overhead power & free conveyor systems
  • Understanding of conveyor drive calculations, production rate calculations, and conveyor safety standards
  • Ability to interpret conveyor layouts, schematics, and mechanical drawings
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software
  • Strong project coordination, organization, and communication skills
  • Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams
  • Knowledge of conveyor controls and SAP is a plus


Why Join Us

  • Design large-scale conveyor systems for industry-leading manufacturers
  • Work on projects from concept through commissioning
  • Collaborate with experienced engineering, installation, and commissioning teams
  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and paint finishing technologies
  • Take ownership of meaningful projects with visible impact on customer operations
  • Travel approximately 20% while maintaining a strong home-office balance


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