Description Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Projects, the Assistant Project Manager- Mechanical is responsible for providing overall support to Project Managers with all aspects of current projects as assigned to the department. This includes communicating with current and potential customers to address and analyze needs as they arise. Responsible for assisting with all elements and phases of robotic automation projects including areas such as problem solving, conflict resolution, schedule adherence, cost tracking, change orders, documentation, and customer liaison. Travel to customer sites will be required to participate in project meetings during project start-up, installations, or project wrap up. the Project Engineering - Under the supervision of the Senior Manager of Projects, the Assistant Project Manager- Mechanical is responsible for providing overall support to Project Managers with all aspects of current projects as assigned to the department This includes communicating with current and potential customers to address and analyze needs as they arise Responsible for assisting with all elements and phases of robotic automation projects including areas such as problem solving, conflict resolution, schedule adherence, cost tracking, change orders, documentation, and customer liaison Travel to customer sites will be required to participate in project meetings during project start-up, installations, or project wrap up Other duties may be assigned Create and maintain a layout suitable to meet the project requirements, which includes safety, quality, functionality, and that installation designs are accounted for Discuss and negotiate layout details with end customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams Determine and gather initial data for internal engineering and monitor and guide internal engineering progress and costsLimited travel to customer sites 30% ay be required to participate in project meetings with the customer. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Support the Project Managers and Site Management in various decisions. • Determine guidelines for control systems according to sales phase specification and customer expectations. This information is used as a basis for system design. • Act as a product owner for project software. Product owner is responsible to ensure that the software fulfills project specified requirements and system functionality. • Select Project control systems and their functionality and monitor that project engineering is executed according to the plan. • Guide the electrical design to meet project specific requirements. • Together with Project Managers, emphasize and monitor that safety is top priority • Ensure that the project is executed according to plan. Assist the Project Manager to develop a detailed project schedule and then monitor and track progress. • Ensure technical solutions meet the customer expectations according to the scope of supply and project specifications. • Work with other departments including QHSE to ensure quality of the project and report any deviations. • Support the Project Manager to track and record Lessons Learned. • In collaboration with the Project Manager, diligently document all meetings, follow through on action plans, and ensure tasks are completed as per each project milestone tasks, including approvals. • Under the guidance of the Project Manager, partially responsible to manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs. • Report and escalate issues to Project Manager as needed • Be involved in risk management to minimize potential risks • Communicates technical matters with customers, vendors and internal teams Coordinate project activities, including layout, problem solving, coordinating construction activities, documentation, and acceptance of system implementation. All front end application and measurements of space for the automation system to be designed, engineered and built. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned or required. • Manage projects from start to the initiation stage for engineering and design. Liaison role Initiation Phase: • Assist & Support in development of final cost and evaluation, as well as coordinate with Japan’s sales & engineering group for product and pricing information. • assist in preresent, review, and revise system definition, scope, pricing, and schedule for internal team, as well as customers. Planning Phase: assist in • Project definition, layout confirmation, budget development, documentation, and schedule. • Review and approve functional specifications with Software team & Customer. • Establish detailed project timelines/schedules (MS Project). • Develop Mechanical and Electrical RFQs in conjunction with the Installation, Sales, and Procurement departments. • Develop material, drawings, and documentation for contract bids on supportive components for a given project, as required. • Select vendors through competitive bid process with Procurement. Execution Phase: • Coordinate all aspects of project installation between MMUSA’s site supervisor, installation crews, Japan’s engineering/manufacturing/logistic groups, vendors, and customer. • Manage document flow to ensure customer receives proper manuals such as maintenance/operation/spare parts, etc. Skills automation, project management, Project engineering, Project coordination, Systems engineering Top Skills Details automation,project management,Project engineering Additional Skills & Qualifications EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree, BSME, BSMFG, BSIE, or BSEE from four-year college or university; 1-2 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is a plus, but not a must working in an industrial / engineering / automation industry in a development and integration capacity;or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to create, read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and technical drawings. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. Japanese language skills considered a plus. EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE Associate’s degree in Mechatronics, engineering/mechanical, or related field; Two (2) or more years’ experience working in an industrial/engineering/automation industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience Level Entry Level Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $85000.00/yr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 2025. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. 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