Project Engineer — Custom Automation

Job overview

The Project Engineer — Custom Automation role is onsite in Holland, MI. Compensation is not specified. The engineer supports Koops custom automation projects, coordinating engineering activities to meet customer and project requirements. The role plans and executes engineering work, troubleshoots design and testing challenges, and coordinates across mechanical, controls, build, and service teams. It contributes to successful system launches, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, with customer interaction and project-launch travel primarily across North America of approximately 10–15%.

What you'll do

• Plan and execute engineering activities for custom automation projects
• tune, debug, and launch factory automation systems
• coordinate resolution of design, integration, and testing issues
• work with mechanical, controls, build, and service teams
• support customer interaction and onsite launches
• maintain focus on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project engineer

custom automation

full-time

holland mi

koops

factory automation

system launches

engineering coordination

debugging and tuning

mechanical systems

robotics and controls

10–15% travel

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee ownership (ESOP)
• health benefits
• retirement package
• modern tools
• professional growth opportunities.

Why this role

Approximately 10–15% travel, primarily across North America. The posting seeks 10+ years of manufacturing and project launch experience and a four-year engineering degree or equivalent applicable experience.

About the employer

Koops, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing. Sector: 33.