Project Engineer II, Automation

Location: Gaithersburg, MD, United States; onsite work in a traditional production and/or light-manufacturing facility.

Annual base salary: $78,100–$116,200, plus potential discretionary or non-discretionary bonuses.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures consumables and automated systems supported by R&D engineering.

What you will do

• Perform project engineering activities for new automated systems supporting consumables manufacturing.
• Release electromechanical designs into design control within established quality systems.
• Manage purchasing and vendor activities for commercial off-the-shelf and machined parts.
• Analyze part designs and drawings to identify purchasing issues and cost-saving opportunities.
• Source electronic and mechanical components against required performance specifications.
• Triage purchasing, design control activities, and issues across multiple projects to maintain critical-path schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering; additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical/electrical design or project engineering roles.
• Experience reviewing electromechanical system designs and critically interpreting related drawings and models.
• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or other modeling software.
• Knowledge of machining practices, 3D printing, and materials selection.
• General computer skills, including Windows, MS Office, software installation, basic computer setup, and Excel for basic test-data manipulation and analysis.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including communicating issues, results, schedule impacts, data accuracy, reliability, and product quality.
• Ability to multitask independently with minimal supervision, adapt to changing priorities, and work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to follow laboratory safety precautions and company safety policies; ability to move around the workplace and occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.

Nice to have

• Experience with prototype or low-volume electromechanical systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in an R&D Engineering department and a production-oriented work environment.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, flexible spending, and company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and an employee assistance program.
• Additional voluntary benefits include fitness club membership contributions, pet insurance, identity theft protection, home and auto insurance discounts, and optional supplemental life insurance.
• Equal Opportunity Employer using E-Verify to validate candidate work eligibility.