Project Manager (Entry level)

Description:

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of a customer projects.

• In this role, the Project Manager will take responsibility for leading the group of Engineers and Technicians and ensure successful implementation of customer projects – on-time delivery, within budget and quality.

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for successful design of all mechanical activities to meet the budget and time expectations as defined in the project proposal and cost sheets

• Responsible for accurately and timely reviewing the Mechanical Engineering documentation package assigned to each customer project
• Responsible to meet the budget and deadline of pallets, critical stations and all systems.
• Review Software Design Specification with the project’s Controls & Mechanical Engineer
• Support Validation team to create and test validation package per customer’s specifications
• Collaborate with other Project Managers and Functional Manager to streamline activities and share technical difficulties.
• Share projects with other Mikron Project Managers when asked.
• Support debugging phase with the support of the Mechanical Technician Manager
• Troubleshoot engineering modifications during debug phase. Identify problems and propose sound solutions with the support of the project’s PE, team and the technical expert team if needed.
• Lead activities during the Internal Acceptance Test process including paperwork
• Lead validations activities during Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT)/ Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)
• Collaborate with Functional Managers for project execution activities
• Responsible for reviewing Mechanical, Control, Electrical and assembly/debugging activities.
• Lead project meetings and morning meetings in the debugging floor.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps a customer focus when performing work and communicating both with internal and external customers
• Is always striving to better themselves by taking personal responsibility to learn and grow while helping the department adapt and grow while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
• Maintains Customer Confidentiality
• Values Teamwork and Collaboration
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexible with the ability to remain highly organized while addressing diverse responsibilities and maintaining workload

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Employment Qualifications:

• Must be able to manage all suppliers, including systems’ vendors, for all technical aspects including equipment buy-off and Inform Director of Customer Projects of project delays, risks, costs, deadlines.
• Able to work with different jobs function during project phases.
• Can provide guideline and/or sketches to design the stations
• Capable to coordinate project resources requests and forecast with functional Manager
• Able to provide root cause analysis techniques such as bone fish, 4 why Follow Mikron standards, work instructions and procedures
• Able to analyze and interpret customer URS, design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine the feasibility of the requests
• Able to organize and lead large meetings with customers, suppliers and Mikron Team members
• Lead internal/external project design reviews
• Ability to prioritize activities during project execution phases.Establish a partnership relationship with the customer at all times.
• Keep sufficient inventory of customer supplied products, review the stock of customer products on hand for machine debug and keep the customer informed of potential impacts on a timely manner
• Ability to estimate costs and delivery time during all project execution phases
• Capable to work with excel cost sheets and understand the formulas and the data behind the summaries. Drive daily work activities with the project team and in the debugging area for related projects
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must have a valid state Driver license and be eligible to obtain a passport for international travel

Professional & Technical Education:

• 4 years’ experience in a lead position in the Automation industry or similar or educational equivalent

Other Job-Related Experience or Requirements:

Must be able to travel up to 20% of the year as requested and on short notice

Must be available to work hours necessary to meet deadlines

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS in Engineering
• Industrial automation experience
• Medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry knowledge
• Software experience: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, PDM/PLM, ERP
• Experience in a role supervising or managing other Engineers or Project Managers

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Lead and Supervise all project team members with a focus on the project’s budget, schedule/delivery time, and risks
• Supervise the team to resolve technical problems during installation at the customer site
• Planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Noise level in the work environment in a typical office & production setting

· Ability to work flexible hours

· Mikron Corporation Denver is a drug free working environment

Additional Requirements:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be able to travel as requested, up to 10%
• Must be available to work overtime
• May be required to work off shift hours and Holidays
• Must have a valid state Driver license

Company Offered Benefits:

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating holidays depending on start date)
• Parental Leave
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HAS
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Work Environment

• Exposure to noise, vibration, temperature extremes, and clean room conditions.
• Potential hazards include mechanical, electrical, chemical, laser light, and sharps.

*This job will close on 07/08/2026 all applications will be accepted through 07/08/2026*