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Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Project Specialist – Automation - Automation

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDongguan, Guangdong Province, ChinaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
  • At least 6 years of professional work experience.
  • At least 3 years of project management experience in custom automation equipment or non-standard automation projects.
  • Experience leading or deeply participating in multiple automation projects.
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
  • Ability to independently develop and execute complex project plans.
  • Experience in project scheduling, cost control, risk management, and resource coordination.
  • Basic understanding of motors, cylinders, sensors, linear guides, and electrical components.
  • Ability to analyze and solve problems and perform hands-on work.
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate across functions.
  • Fluent English communication, including technical documentation, emails, and business meetings.
  • Ability to adapt and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to travel internationally when required.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of automation equipment and production line projects, including planning, design, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and final acceptance.
  • Review technical agreements and lead project contract execution, documentation, and payment tracking.
  • Develop detailed project plans and monitor milestones across design, procurement, assembly, and commissioning.
  • Lead project review meetings and drive resolution of issues to achieve project objectives.
  • Identify schedule, cost, and quality risks and implement mitigation plans.
  • Serve as the primary communication interface with internal and external stakeholders, provide timely project updates, and maintain working relationships.
  • Prepare and manage project documentation, including bilingual technical documents, reports, emails, and meeting minutes.
  • Support procurement through purchase order issuance, delivery tracking, and incoming material verification.
  • Monitor project-related spare parts inventory and implement inventory optimization initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in cable assembly or connector manufacturing, at multinational automation companies, or in overseas business operations.

About the Company

Koch Industries

Private conglomerate in energy and materials

Koch Industries is a large, private, diversified conglomerate that operates in energy, chemical processing, and manufacturing. It started from an innovation that turned heavy crude oil into gasoline and grew through long‑term investments rather than short‑term market moves. The company generates value by refining fuels and producing chemical products, and it operates Georgia-Pacific, a major maker of paper and building products. Its business model relies on reinvesting most earnings back into the company to fund steady, long‑term growth rather than paying out frequent dividends or seeking quick profits. Koch differentiates itself from many competitors by staying privately owned, which reduces pressure from public markets and enables longer‑range planning. The company’s goal is to build scale and durability across its holdings by sustainable, multi‑decade growth rather than rapid, episodic gains.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total funding
$985.2M
Headquarters
Wichita, KS
Founded
1940

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