Project Leader Engineer II

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) is responsible for leading cross‑functional engineering teams in transforming sold projects into fully realized, high‑performing system designs. This role requires strong planning, coordination, and communication skills to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. Acting as the technical authority and primary liaison between engineering teams, customers, and internal stakeholders, the Project Leader Engineer II plays a critical role in driving successful project outcomes.

Project Execution

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution, positive financial performance, and overall project success.
• Oversee complete system design activities, including hardware systems, network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC‑based systems), electrical installation, component integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across all material handling solutions.
• Project Planning & Coordination Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide regular updates.
• Coordinate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely across the value chain to ensure aligned, efficient, and seamless project execution.
• Documentation & Reporting Create and maintain functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high‑level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
• Manage all engineering‑related project information and ensure proper documentation control and archiving. Provide clear, consistent progress reports — including risks, issues, and opportunities — to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager.
• Budget & Safety Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety‑related activities during the engineering phase.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree: in Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years: of experience in implementing and managing highly complex and Medium scale material handling systems
• Project management: experience
• Experience: with integration and configuration management
• Willing and able: to travel up to 25%

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience: utilizing MS project, Primavera, or other scheduling software
• Knowledge: of (mechanical) engineering theories and principles
• Familiar with: Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software (i.e. AutoCAD, REVIT, Navisworks)