Project Engineer, Automation • Passion Placement

Chicago, IL

Nature’s Fynd is a groundbreaking food tech company born out of NASA-supported research on extremophiles in the geothermal pools of Yellowstone National Park. Our novel fermentation technology produces a sustainable source of complete protein using only a fraction of the resources required by traditional agriculture. As the challenge to feed the world’s expanding population grows, our mission is to create amazing foods and materials that provide sustainable choices and nurture the planet.

We’re looking for passionate, driven, and ambitious people to join our fast-growing team.

The project engineer will work in many functions of project delivery including detailed design engineering, concept engineering, simulation, project management, on site integration support, and operations support.

General Job Duties:

Rotate between roles depending on current project needs

Research, develop, and propose appropriate new project applications – Manage all aspects of engineering projects from planning to budget management, equipment selection, vendor management, processes, project schedules, procedures, systems, to final project handoff and support  processing, packaging, and material handling with automated solutions

Optimization of technology that has been implemented to increase efficiency and production output

Lead AutoCAD drawings, RFQ, alternate designs

Creative engineering (information and material flow) and innovative operational solutions

Provide excellent analysis of client’s operational data used to design superior processes and systems

Perform detailed design work laying out exact material handling equipment models, supporting structures, and all other items that need to be selected

Provide computer simulation modeling of proposed material handling systems

As project manager you will follow project management principles to ensure the project is completed on time and on budget

As onsite integration assistant, you will help troubleshoot system ensuring smooth flow of product and increasing rate to peak performance

As site supervisor, assist with site installation to include material inventory, schedule tracking, and supervising subcontractors

Responsible for ensuring technology transfer to Operations through SOP documentation, training, communication, observation programs for quality and safety, standards manuals, and other documents as necessary 

In depth understanding of all facets of material handling to include equipment, suppliers, and applications

Timely completion of all reports and logs to include time reports and travel expenses

Maintain consistent positive and enthusiastic attitude

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial or Mechanical)

5+ years experience within an Automated Material Handling environment

Exposure to automation such as robotics, ASRS, shuttle systems, AGVs, conveyors and pallet systems preferred

Demonstrated leadership skills

Excellent technical problem-solving capability (hardware, controls) and analytical skills

Experience with computer simulation (Flexsim, AutoMOD, Demo3D, Arena, etc.) a plus

Willing to travel 20-40%

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and other material handling design packages

Employee Benefits:

100% paid employee benefits

Ability to join a company with aggressive growth trajectory

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