Project Engineer

Are you passionate about engineering design and project management? At Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI), we're looking for a Project Engineer who thrives on collaboration, creativity, and delivering smart solutions to our customers.In this role, you'll take the lead in assessing existing systems and designing retrofit solutions using cutting-edge SCI hardware. You'll be the key driver from concept to completion by proposing improvements, coordinating implementation, and ensuring successful project sign-off.Sputtering Components Inc, a member of Buhler Group, is a growing business in Owatonna, Minnesota that has served customers all around the world for over 20 years. Every day, millions of people around the world come into contact with products made using SCI equipment. Our thin film technologies are used in vacuum coating systems to make windows, smartphones, display screens, solar panels, automobile components, decorative hardware and more.This is where you'll excelWork directly with the sales team and customers to determine customer needsPropose customized solutions based on modifications of SCI generic products which meet customer needsLead design and drawing efforts of customized products and equipmentParticipate as necessary in production of designs and drawingsEnsure customers receive appropriate specifications, scope of supply, and sign-off drawingsEnsure demand is loaded correctly into production fulfillment systems and monitor for completionWork with service team to schedule resources for installation and testing if necessaryOther duties as assignedThese are the skills you'll need2-year degree in engineering or related field required, Bachelor's degree preferred+5 years of experience in vacuum technology engineering requiredExperience using Solidworks is requiredUnderstanding of SCI products and competitor productsSignificant knowledge of downstream systems using SCI and competitor productsHands-on experience in using SCI or competitor products and downstream systems is preferredStrong verbal and written communication skillsMust have the ability to work in a team environmentKnowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the sputtering field is preferredKnowledge of basic electrical design and PLC programming is preferredKnowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goodsAbility to travel up to 30% of the time with occasional international travelQuestions? We are happy to answer them!Questions? We are happy to answer them!Jack DruckerRegional Recruiterhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-drucker-81824617a/Creating impact together at Bühler!Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines.Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries.