PEKO Precision Products Inc

Project Engineer

Rochester, NY
Full Time
Mid Level
PEKO Precision Products: We Make Products That Matter
PEKO is a full-service, debt-free, privately-owned contract manufacturer with over 50 years embedded in the Rochester, NY community. In collaboration with our valued business partners, we deliver new product development (NPI) strategies for product commercialization and provide solutions in the medical, industrial, defense, and renewable energy industries. Enriching life is a crucial component of what we do daily



The Opportunity: Project Engineer


PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Project Engineer uses multidiscipline electromechanical expertise and drives innovation, assesses, scopes & meets project goals, and supports business growth. This role crosses traditional engineering boundaries, utilizing deep technical knowledge to act as a strategic bridge between our engineering teams and a diverse, cross-industry client base on current projects and new opportunities.

This role is ideal for an engineer who has a strong understanding and technical basis for machine builds, and excels at project engineering. You must recognize the challenges and have experience with system-level design and general diagnostics, while also possessing the sharp business acumen and ability to scope & guide NPI projects, present cutting-edge technical solutions, and unlock new market opportunities.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • New Product Introduction (NPI) Project Support: Understand project budgets, milestones, and quality requirements, while managing customers expectations and alignment with the project scope.
  • Engage in complex, electromechanical engineering projects from initial concept through detailed design, assembly prints, schematics, P&IDs, Bill of Materials, analysis/simulation, FMEA, prototyping and multi-industry compliance.
  • Partner with clients across diverse sectors, including alternative energy, medical, industrial, aerospace, robotics, and automated manufacturing, to solve their toughest technical bottlenecks with a focus on critical parameters.
  • Act as the primary technical liaison internally and externally between engineering, R&D, manufacturing, test, and sales to ensure client specifications are technically viable and commercially scalable.
  • Actively involved in troubleshooting, optimizing, and commissioning prototypes, first-time builds, machinery, automated equipment, and integrated smart hardware, both in-house and occasionally at client facilities.
  • Collaborate with the Business Development team reviewing new opportunities while developing high-impact technical presentations, demonstrating PEKO capabilities, and author rigorous technical proposals in response to customer RFPs for high-value projects and programs.


Reports To:  NPI Project & Sales Manager


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related advanced technical discipline
  • 3 years of hands-on experience working with integrated, intelligent electromechanical systems and industrial equipment
  • Direct experience designing, building, programming, or maintaining automated machinery, robotic cells, CNC equipment, or specialized test rigs.
  • Proficiency in Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CAD (Solidworks, CREO, Inventor, Autodesk) with exposure to simulation tools (ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink) for thermal, fluid, or electromagnetic analysis
  • Familiarity with precision motion control, high-performance servo/stepper motors, microcontrollers, or PLCS (Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff), as well as sensing/safety components
  • Strong communication skills across all stakeholder groups, technically and commercially


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with integrated, intelligent electromechanical systems and industrial equipment
  • Recognize and manage Key Metrics for projects, including cost, quality and delivery, as well as project risks and mitigations.  Assessment and analysis for targets and actuals.
  • Previous experience on the commercial side of engineering, including value-engineering, client relationship management, project proposal development, and market expansion
  • Technical writing skills a plus


Work Authorization:
  • US Persons
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future


PEKO Perks:
  • Comprehensive total rewards
  • Tuition Reimbursement (IRS allowable pretax max) 401k, medical, dental & vision
  • Flexible spending & health savings accounts Life, long, and short-term disability Recognition awards and discretionary benefits

Our Core Values:
  • Compassion: We care for our talented and loyal PEKO family.
  • Safety: A commitment to providing a safe, clean, and positive workplace.
  • Integrity: We believe in transparency, honesty, and respect for all stakeholders.
  • Agility: We are dedicated to a financially prudent organization.
  • Endurance: Fostering the belief that PEKO people are resilient problem-solvers impacting the future.

Other:
 
This position may require you to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested or assigned, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or
without notice.

A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year. The wage range for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational requirements.

PEKO Precision Products, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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