What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer – Industrial Automation & Controls position at SkyWater Search Partners?
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- Posted: May 28,2026
This is not a highly specialized Controls Engineering position. Instead, the company is looking for someone with practical exposure to industrial automation and controls who can effectively communicate with customers, coordinate projects, and support solutions from concept through implementation.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple automation and controls projects from quoting through completion
- Coordinate project scope, schedules, costs, and customer communication
- Support custom control panel and automation system projects
- Assist with project evaluations, startup support, and occasional field service activities
- Create bills of materials and assist with technical documentation
- Partner with internal sales teams, vendors, and integrators to deliver customer solutions
- Provide technical support and labor estimates for customer projects
- Build and maintain strong customer and partner relationships
- 2 years of experience in industrial automation, controls, motion control, or related engineering/project environments
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Robotics, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred
- Experience with PLCs, motion control, motor controls, or industrial automation systems
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
- Experience with quoting, project coordination, or customer support is highly preferred
- Exposure to control panels, electrical systems, or automation equipment preferred
- Ability to travel occasionally for customer visits and project support