Electrical Project Engineer, Customer Support

About the role

The Electrical Project Engineer supports, maintains, and enhances BEUMER’s installed electrical systems across customer sites. This role applies professional electrical engineering knowledge to service-based projects, including system upgrades, retrofits, troubleshooting, and performance improvements for BEUMER equipment such as sorters, palletizers, stretch hoods, and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Design and/or modify electrical systems for existing BEUMER equipment, including sorters, palletizers, stretch hoods, and conveyors, with a focus on upgrades and retrofits.
• Review and interpret electrical design drawings and specifications for installed systems, including customer-provided and legacy documentation.
• Evaluate and validate electrical designs and documentation from suppliers for service-related projects.
• Support on-site personnel during installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization activities.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues in live operational environments, minimizing downtime and ensuring system performance.
• Provide technical consultation and guidance on electrical challenges encountered in the field.
• Prepare and maintain accurate service-related documentation, including as-built drawings, specifications, and change records.
• Develop bid specifications and scopes of work for electrical upgrades, retrofits, and panel modifications.
• Travel to customer sites to support and supervise electrical installation, modification, and validation activities.
• Support Project Managers in planning and executing service projects, including schedule development and tracking.
• Participate in project reviews and follow-up on action items related to service engineering initiatives.
• Cook up with procurement and planning teams to source materials and resources for service and retrofit projects.
• Visit job sites to assess system conditions, validate field changes, and support engineering decisions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, standards, and BEUMER engineering practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for cost optimization, reliability improvement, and service execution efficiency.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of system issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant experience in electrical engineering within material handling, automation, or service/support environments preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in controls engineering, preferably within service or support environments.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of advanced electrical engineering concepts and system design.
• Experience with power distribution, control panels, cabling, and industrial electrical systems.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations.
• Familiarity with automated systems such as conveyors, sortation, and related equipment.
• Proficiency with computer-based engineering and design tools.

Core Competencies

• Ability to evaluate and resolve electrical engineering issues independently in time-sensitive, operational environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with a focus on root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Ability to review and validate technical work to ensure compliance with standards and best practices.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and system platforms.
• Ability to coordinate across engineering, service, and customer teams.

Professional Skills

• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in customer-facing situations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively under pressure.
• Professional, proactive, and customer-focused mindset.
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer sites as needed (typically up to 25%).

Additional Information

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.
• Per Diem Eligibility: Allowances in accordance with the IRS schedule for qualified travel expenses