Associate Technical Project Manager

Job Description At Engineering Innovation, Inc. the project management team is responsible for coordinating efforts between the Engineering, Production, and Customer Support teams in order to facilitate the successful delivery of postal automation solutions to its customers. What You’ll Do As an Associate Technical Project Manager, you will support cross‑functional engineering teams and help keep projects organized, documented, and progressing toward delivery. You will gain experience working with mechanical, electrical, and software teams—building real project management skills in a technical environment. This is a paid part-time position for the summer and is only open to U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents. Your responsibilities may include: Project Coordination & Scheduling Work with various teams to document tasks and assist in building project schedules Manage simple project timelines and track milestones Help ensure teams understand priorities, deadlines, and upcoming deliverables Meetings & Communication Host status and stand-up meetings with cross‑functional project teams Record meeting notes, statuses, and action items clearly and consistently Follow up with team members to ensure tasks are progressing as planned Issue Tracking & Risk Management Anticipate potential project issues and escalate concerns when necessary Help mitigate risks by coordinating with the proper team members Assist with identifying blockers and facilitating resolutions Technical Support Act as a technical resource for project teams when needed Work with teams across mechanical, electrical, and software disciplines Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of technical projects Additional Responsibilities Support project managers with day‑to‑day administrative and organizational tasks Participate in continuous improvement of project workflows Perform other duties as assigned What You Bring - We are looking for a motivated student who enjoys organizing, communicating, and helping technical teams stay aligned. Successful candidates: Ability to work the following: During the Spring/Fall Semesters: a minimum of 20 hours/week (Monday – Friday, no nights or weekends) During the Summer: a minimum of 32 hours/week (Monday – Friday, no nights or weekends) Are comfortable “speaking” multiple technical languages—mechanical, electrical, and software Can manage simple project schedules and timelines Have strong communication and documentation skills Demonstrate strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities Pay close attention to detail Have strong negotiation or conflict‑resolution skills Work well in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment Bonus Skills (Not Required!) - Experience with any of the following is helpful, but not required: Project Tools Jira for project tracking and task management Confluence for documentation and team collaboration Microsoft Project for creating and managing project schedules Productivity & Documentation Tools MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio Experience organizing technical documentation or workflows Familiarity with Agile or Scrum methodologies Company Description Engineering Innovation, Inc. (EII) based in Lafayette, Indiana is a premier provider of parcel processing and mail sorting equipment. EII is a small, dynamic company looking for highly motivated, service-oriented individuals to join its growing team. Through innovation and hard work, we have established ourselves as a leader in the development of automated equipment for pre-sort mailing applications inside the likes of commercial mail houses and parcel-handling businesses. We use current technology to help businesses run better. Benefits Hands on practical experience in fields that interest you Competitive Wages 401(k)/Roth with company matching up to 6% and 100% immediate vesting after 90 days Wellness program with on-site gym Paid travel Continuing training Extraordinary company culture