[ref. r07587024] Project Engineer
Overview ...:
Come grow with us! Join a world-class organization with a dynamic work environment and an entrepreneurial and innovative spirit!
JBT Corporation’s Automated Systems business is a leading global supplier of automated, self-guided vehicle systems (AGVs) to the automotive, food & beverage, hospital and consumer product manufacturing industries. With offices in the United States and Europe, we are one of the world’s leading producers of automated vehicle systems.
What we offer:
- Benefits begin your first day of employment
- Opportunity for growth in a booming industry (material handling automation)
- Transparent leadership team – business goals and objectives regularly communicated through monthly meetings
- Casual work environment
- Paid Parental Leave Policy
- Company culture of continuous improvement
- Competitive salary and benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
- Generous education reimbursement benefits
- Robust retirement benefits with company match
- Vacation, sick, and holiday paid time-off
The Opportunity ...:
Purpose:
The Project Engineer will be a member of the segment team reporting to the Business Segment Manager. Their role is to work with project managers and their technical teams to assure that the solution that is architected, designed, and installed meets the customer’s requirements from initial startup.When unforeseen system performance issues are identified, the Project Engineer will work with the team and end customer to identify and implement potential solutions.
The Project Engineer to have experience as a field or software engineer and have been exposed to a variety of projects in several industries. They will be assigned to projects from initial conception to customer signoff and must possess a strong sense of ownership.They will also be requested to support other project teams with specific challenges. This individual must be a data driven person that can work with the project team (internal and external) to guide them in root cause analysis and solutioning.
Responsibilities:
- Assist application / sales process
- Assist with technical sections of proposal
- Manage proposal template for appropriate terminology and technical solutions
- Develop a standard requirement/questionnaire required for estimating project
- Create guidelines for various applications / vehicle types
- Review desired system requirements (throughput, conveyor rates, interfaces, etc)
- Review system performance requirements and ensure system meets design requirements
- Assist with developing the technical sections of the Functional Requirements Specification, DOO, etc
- Evaluate and refine the road system and operation needed to meet performance requirements
- Assist in defining system performance capabilities
- Preform overall application risk scoring
- Liaise with customer on technical solutions, data mining, and KPIs related to system performance
- Safety Risk Assessments
- Engage customers on potential risks (site visits as needed) and generate risk assessments
- Monitor and validate risk mitigations are performed according to project requirements
- Attend project meetings as needed (vehicle, road system, software, etc) with a focus on overall System Design
- Evaluate throughput, layout, and simulation inputs
- Evaluate technical requirements for project (i.e. load handling clearances, tolerance analysis, etc)
- Scope definition
- Develop a customer dashboard to track project progress against KPIs
- Review reports to ensure project is meeting expectations
- Working with the test department develop vehicle test plans for all applications, sensors, technologies, etc
- Work with the project team to identify performance trends
- Track internal and external KPIs to ensure project is on track technically
Why work at JBT ...:
Requirements:
Knowledge and Skills:
- BS or MS in Engineering Discipline
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Creative problem solving and willingness to explore new methods
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Visio, Word, and AutoCAD
- Data driven and able to analyze trends using excel or equivalent tools
- Ability to prioritize tasks while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Effective written and verbal communicator, with outstanding listening skills
- Demonstrates a strong sense of project ownership
- Passionate about machine and systems optimization
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Project Management, field, or software engineering in the automation industry
Special Position Requirements:
- 25% domestic and international travel (including Kingston, NY for FATs)
H1-B and green card sponsorship is not available for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employment:
John Bean Technologies Corporation (“JBT”) provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.At JBT, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time.
JBT will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact Amir Whittington at Amir.Whittington@jbtc.com.