What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Engineering Coordinator position at MW Components?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support automation projects through basic planning, tracking, and coordination activities
- Maintain and organize project documentation, files, schedules, and records
- Update and manage project schedules and Gantt charts
- Coordinate purchasing activities including requisitions, POs, receiving, and tracking
- Assist with inventory tracking and shop organization for automation components
- Schedule and coordinate project meetings, reviews, and vendor calls
- Take meeting notes and follow up on action items
- Maintain project calendars and assist with shipment scheduling for automation equipment
- Communicate with internal sites and external vendors regarding project status and logistics
- Create and update work orders related to automation projects
- Assist with automation support tickets in coordination with IT
- Provide occasional hands-on support in the shop as needed (e.g., assisting with panel builds or machine assembly)
- Order and manage office and shop supplies
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Comfortable working with schedules, spreadsheets, and basic project tracking tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Willingness to work in both office and shop environments
- Basic mechanical or technical aptitude; ability to learn quickly
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate degree or relevant coursework preferred but not required
- 1–3 years of experience in an administrative, coordination, engineering support, or manufacturing environment preferred
- Experience supporting technical, engineering, or operations teams is a plus
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