Job Description

Confidential Opportunity – Project Engineer (Automation & Controls)

Location: Tea, SD (Travel as needed) Schedule: Monday–Friday | Day Shift Compensation: Competitive Base + Bonus + Full Benefits

A growing, well-established industrial automation and manufacturing solutions provider is seeking a Project Engineer to lead and deliver custom and standard automation projects for industrial customers.

This role blends hands-on engineering expertise with project management responsibility. The ideal candidate will have experience in controls, robotics, and system integration, along with the ability to manage projects from concept through commissioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop automation systems, controls architectures, and technical documentation

• Create/review electrical schematics, PLC/HMI programs, and system layouts

• Integrate robotics, motion control, vision systems, and industrial networks

• Manage full project lifecycle: scope, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation

• Oversee system integration, FAT/SAT, installation, and commissioning

• Serve as primary technical liaison with customers

• Lead project update meetings and manage scope changes

• Ensure systems meet safety, quality, and performance standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Industrial, or related)

• 3+ years of experience in automation, controls, or project engineering

• Hands-on PLC/HMI experience

• Robotics experience (e.g., Fanuc, KUKA, ABB, etc.)

• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools

• Experience managing industrial or manufacturing projects

• Knowledge of NFPA, ISO, OSHA safety standards

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary (DOE) + bonus eligibility

• 401(k) with company match

• Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental coverage

• Paid holidays + PTO

• Stable, growth-focused organization with strong project pipeline

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys customer-facing project work, fast-paced environments, and delivering real-world automation solutions.

If interested, please apply or send resume to JR.L.Erickson@GoGpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.