Senior Conveyance Project Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Conveyance Project & Applications Engineer to join our team in Rocklin, CA. This full-time role is ideal for someone with a strong background in conveyor systems, with an ability to manage projects in a customer facing environment, pre and post sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage your own portfolio of conveyor system projects from initial inquiry through proposal and handoff
• Work directly with clients to understand application needs and propose tailored solutions
• Prepare estimates, technical proposals, layouts, and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with internal design, engineering, and controls teams as needed
• Travel to customer sites for site visits, project scoping, and relationship development - all travel costs paid
• Utilize AutoCAD to create and/or modify system layout drawings
• Maintain detailed project records, timelines, and communication logs

Requirements

• 3-5+ years experience in automation and/or conveyor systems (engineering or technical sales)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• Proven project management capabilities, including handling multiple concurrent projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to travel as required (typically local with occasional domestic trips for site visits and meetings)
• Proficient with AutoCAD (2D layout experience required)
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship
• Must maintain a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualified to spec out robotic palletizing applications is a bonus
• Experience with material handling equipment, automation, or packaging systems
• Technical problem-solving capability (hardware and controls)
• Estimating and proposal-writing skills
• Experience with the following software/tools desirable:
• SolidWorks
• AutoCAD 3D
• Fusion 360
• Microsoft Project
• Revit
• Monday.com
• Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• Recap
• Flexsim