Automation Engineering Coordinator

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
• Cooking and manage 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
• Aid with automation support tickets in coordination with IT
• Occasionally provide 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
• 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

• A high school diploma or equivalent required
• An 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