What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer * Aluminum Melting position at Aleron?
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for a Project Engineer- Aluminum Melting for one of our growing clients!
- Remote position with 20% travel
- Onsite training 4weeks in Meadville, PA- flexible
- $85k-$115k based on experience
- Comprehensive benefits package
Responsibilities:
- Review each project scope of work to identify milestones, ensure documentation completeness, and confirm compliance with regulations
- Review customer utility and facility drawings to ensure preparation for furnace installation/rebuild
- Perform design, testing, and analysis of aluminum melting and industrial heat-treating equipment
- Conduct thermal, structural, and performance calculations using engineering principles
- Originate layouts, concepts, and designs for new furnaces and modifications to existing equipment
- Maintain project budgets and manage expenditures
- Identify and manage change orders in coordination with Sales
- Travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 20%)
- Serve as the technical expert for aluminum melting furnaces
- Develop and maintain a deep understanding of customer challenges, applications, and needs within aluminum melting
- Provide technical input to ensure that products meet performance, reliability, and efficiency standards
- Support proposals by developing specifications, estimates, and accurate technical documentation
- Assist with competitor analysis to strengthen SECO/WARWICK's value proposition
- Provide technical guidance during negotiations, installation, and commissioning
- Communicate directly with customers to ensure a positive project experience through clear, professional communication
- Partner with Sales, Product Management, and Field Service to ensure successful execution
- Provide support in presentations, seminars, and trade shows as needed to promote aluminum melting expertise
- Contribute to market share growth by identifying opportunities for process improvement and strategic enhancements
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in mechanical and thermal sciences, with focus on aluminum melting systems
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
- Independent problem-solving and project analysis skills
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and civil drawings
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage challenges in a cross-functional, multinational environment
- Flexibility to travel (20%)- potentially international
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
Aleron companies; Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, Viaduct, and Aleron's strategic partner, SDI are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000
