Project Engineer

About Piab Group:  
At Piab Group we improve our customers' productivity, sustainability, and safety through evolving industrial automation and have done so since 1951. We believe in an automated world where no resources are wasted, and no humans are injured. With annual sales of ~3 billion SEK and more than 1400 employees, Piab is a global organization, serving customers in more than 100 countries from a vast network of subsidiaries and channel partners. Since 2018, Piab Group has been owned by Patricia Industries, part of Investor AB 
Piab serves a wide range of industries, including e-commerce logistics, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, providing innovative vacuum automation solutions tailored to each sector. 
You can expect the following with us: 
Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that thrives on creativity and innovation. 
Global Impact: Work with a company that is a world leader in vacuum transport solutions.  
Global Presence: Piab has 25+ sales offices and over 900 partners worldwide, ensuring a vast network and global reach 
Sustainable Vision: Contribute to an automated world, promoting safety and efficiency. 
Professional Growth: Access opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement. 
Diverse and Inclusive: Join a workplace that values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment. 
Stable employer: As part of Patricia Industries and connected to the Wallenberg family, Piab benefits from strong support and a commitment to long-term growth and sustainability. 
Job mission:
As a Project Engineer, you will provide a vital link between our company and our customers by working with robotic integrators to design and quote vacuum gripping, end-of-arm-tooling for industrial robots in a variety of industries. The role will require detailed focus and project management skills to follow all projects from inception to completion and achieve on-time delivery to customers’ promised project dates. The role will support projects with relevant project management skills and thinking, take an active role in projects as well as facilitate planning and executing by adding conceptual thinking and modelling.
Key responsibilities

• Responsible for complete sales cycle from lead generation to ensuring the sales transaction is a positive experience for customers. 
• Responsible for studying projects and providing offers with formal quotes and our CRM/ERP. 
• Understand customer needs and provide adequate solutions. 
• Testing and searching for the best technical and commercial solutions. 
• Promote sales of material handling & automation vacuum products within the market. 
• Develop channel partners for growth of standardized offerings. 
• Provide technical support for company products. 
• Work with Joulin’s Engineering Department on systems and special quotes for Customers.  
• Product and final performance (QC) validation of projects.  
• Transfer of pertinent project information to the Design Engineer via verbal and Technical Data Documentation.

You will report directly to the Project Engineer Manager – Joulin, Vacuum Automation division, and the position is based in Hickory, NC. In this role, you will work closely with the other members of management team and other departments central to the company as well as representatives of Piab and other group of companies. You are required to act accordingly to the Piab Code of Conduct and know and follow the Piab values, mission, and routines. This role requires travel to both Piab and external parties’ global destinations when applicable. 
We are looking for 

• Self-motivated and results-oriented, committed, and determined to achieve goals.
• Innovative and produces fresh and imaginative ideas and solutions. 
• Problem-solving and adaptability. Quickly understands and analyses complex issues and problems. Comes up with sound and rational judgements. 
• Demonstrates specialist knowledge and expertise in own area; participates in continuous professional development.
• Effective communication skills and able to work in a team. 
• Being aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities. 
• Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience, and information to support and strengthen others on the team

Skills, Experience, and Educational Background:

• Associate degree in engineering – mechanical or electrical or related field. 
• 2 years of experience in processing, material handling, and packaging equipment sales. 
• A strong background in identifying improvements within the manufacturing process. 
• Understand system cost considerations and work with others to present trade-offs for effective solutions. 
• Work within budgets and timelines relative to project tasks. 
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills. 
• Effective communication skills: verbal and written. 
• General robotic, mechanical, and electrical knowledge. 
• Knowledge in Vacuum handling systems is a plus.
• Wood industry experience is a plus.

This is what our employees say about us:  
"At Piab, I have the chance to leave my own footprint. The low hierarchy means my ideas are heard and valued. #LoveWhereIWork" 
How to Apply: 
If you are passionate about innovation and want to make a difference in the world of automation, we would love to hear from you! Click apply to upload your CV. 
Disclaimer: 
Piab Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. No person is to be discriminated against in any aspect of the employment relationship due to race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by law.