Full-Time
Project Manager
Koops
201-500 employees
Designs and builds automated manufacturing equipment
No salary listed
Greenville, SC, USA
In Person
Travel of 10–15% is required to support customers and project installations.
Bachelor's
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- A four-year engineering degree or applicable work experience is required.
- Experience with factory automation and/or manufacturing is required.
- Familiarity with mechanical systems, sensors, robots, motion control, pneumatics, hydraulics, and/or vision systems is required.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with a team is required.
- A high level of integrity with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction is required.
- Willingness and ability to travel 10–15% is required.
- Plan, coordinate, and evaluate project activities from design through installation.
- Lead project planning and provide direction and support to project teams.
- Serve as a key customer contact throughout the project.
- Lead teams in resolving complex technical and project challenges.
- Coordinate solutions across mechanical, electrical, controls, and other disciplines.
- Manage project priorities, timelines, and customer expectations.
- Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to keep projects moving.
- Experience with and knowledge of secondary packaging systems is preferred.
Koops designs and builds specialized factory automation systems and automated equipment for leading manufacturers across many industries. Its offerings span 3D mechanical design, electrical/controls design, project management, production line integration, service and support, enabling end-to-end delivery from concept to commission and ongoing maintenance. What sets Koops apart is its combination of solid engineering, strong customer support, reliable project management, and a stakeholder-focused culture as evidenced by its ESOP status. The company aims to help manufacturers improve efficiency and reliability on their production lines by providing complete, well-supported automation solutions and services.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Holland, Michigan
Founded
1989
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Greenville moved into service in September 2025, unlocking immediate Southeast capacity.
- Holland added 24 jobs after its June 2025 expansion, signaling sustained demand.
- Wright-K broadened Koops' portfolio, helping win welding and assembly automation projects.
What critics are saying
- Automation demand follows customer capex cycles; 2026 delays can quickly hurt utilization.
- Greenville's $10.2 million buildout raises fixed costs if orders soften before 2027.
- A major OEM loss or integration failure at Wright-K would hit margins and credibility.
What makes Koops unique
- Koops spans Holland, Saginaw, Greenville, and Mexico, reducing single-site delivery risk.
- Wright-K acquisition added welding systems and Newcor capabilities in 2022.
- Greenville's 80,000-square-foot owned facility, opened September 2025, strengthens Southeast execution.
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Koops to spend $10,200,000.00 to occupy 80,000 square feet of space in Greenville South Carolina. Koops to spend $10,200,000.00 to occupy 80,000 square feet of space in Greenville South Carolina.Greenville, South Carolina — According to state and local development sources, Koops plans to invest $10,200,000.00 to build out 80,000 square feet of new space in Greenville. The company plans to occupy the new space at 120 Elcon Drive in Greenville, on or about July 1, 2025. According to the company website Specializing in factory automation systems, Koops designs and builds innovative special machines and automated equipment for leading, world-class manufacturers across a broad array of industries. Excellent customer support, rock solid engineering solutions and reliable project management have been the hallmark of our business. Our services include 3D mechanical design, electrical/controls design, project management, production line integration, service and support
Koops Automation Systems (Koops), a provider of custom automation equipment, today announced it is expanding its operations in Greenville County.
Koops Inc., a provider of machine design and integration services, has announced plans to expand its Holland, Mich., facility.
The office of the Governor of the State of Michigan announced this week that Koops, Inc. will receive a $250,000 Michigan Business Development Program performance-based grant.
Koops, Inc., a provider of machine design and integration services, plans to expand operations in Holland, Michigan.