Competence

• Highly organized, results-oriented, and responsive, with the ability to coordinate multiple project activities.
• Proficient in digital tools and PC-based applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated competence through appropriate education, training, and professional experience.
• Practical knowledge of machine automation design
• Ability to work effectively with customers according to project deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced project environments.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, enabling effective collaboration within cross-functional teams and with customers.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, necessary for coordination within the project team and with customers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, effectively engaging and aligning internal and external stakeholders to create the conditions necessary for project success.
• Leadership maturity to take ownership of project challenges, proactively resolving issues and minimizing unnecessary escalation to local management or executive (C-level) leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% (national and international) as required to support project and customer needs.

Qualifications/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial automation, with extensive involvement in production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex engineering or automation projects in a Project Manager or Program Manager capacity.
• Experience within the Automotive and/or Electronics industry is strongly preferred.

Functions & Scope

• Manage national and international projects from project hand-off through final customer acceptance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the customer and IPTE local and global teams.
• Coordinate project activities and provide technical leadership to the project team.
• Manage change requests and claims when customer requirements exceed the agreed project scope.
• Ensure project forecasts are accurate for resource planning and financial tracking.
• Monitor and control project financial performance, including cost tracking, margin protection, and management of changes that impact project scope or budget.
• Prepare and present regular project status reports to internal management and customers, highlighting progress, risks, key milestones, and required corrective actions.
• Lead project closure activities including final documentation, customer acceptance, financial closure, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all IPTE health and safety procedures.

What We Offer

Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits, including healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off, will be discussed during the interview process.

Location

This position is based in Alpharetta, GA, USA, with travel throughout the North American region as required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter highlighting their relevant skills and experience to Daniel.Vanaken@ipte.com. Please include “Controls Engineering Project Leader” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IPTE, LLC a subsidiary of IPTE Factory Automation N.V. is a worldwide supplier of automation solutions for the electronics, consumer goods, telecommunications, new energy, automotive and e-mobility industries. IPTE develops high quality turn-key custom automation equipment for the industries we serve as well as automation systems for the manufacturing, testing and handling of components in the printed circuit board industry.  The company has been serving customers for more than 30 years with 900+ employees working in Europe, the Americas and Asia.  IPTE has engineering and production locations in 14 countries which uniquely positions the company to serve our customers worldwide

IPTE, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  At IPTE, LLC we are committed to attracting and retaining a qualified and diverse workforce.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.