Project Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY:
DuBois Chemicals is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level Project Engineer to support the Equipment & Engineering Team. This role is focused on system development, equipment design, and documentation standardization across the organization.
The Project Engineer will play a key role in developing engineered solutions, creating and maintaining technical documentation, and supporting the execution of equipment systems to ensure consistency, reliability, and scalability. This position will provide foundational experience in engineering design, system integration, and project execution while contributing to long-term capability development within the Equipment Team.
At all times, the Project Engineer must follow the safety regulations of both DuBois and the customer. This role is expected to demonstrate the company’s core competencies of communication, customer focus, innovation, integrity & ethics, lean & safety, and passion to succeed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Support pilot projects, testing, and validation of new equipment designs
Support development and standardization of equipment system designs across key markets and applications
Create, review, and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
Develop and maintain equipment documentation packages, including manuals, specifications, and SOP
Assist in design and layout of mechanical systems
Support system integration efforts, including controls and automation interfaces
Collaborate with senior engineers to refine and improve existing equipment designs
Ensure documentation accuracy, version control, and accessibility across the Equipment Team
Participate in internal design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
Assist in root cause analysis and design improvements based on field performance and feedback
MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering
0–2 years of relevant engineering, internship, or co-op experience
Basic understanding of mechanical design principles
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
High achievement orientation and willingness to learn
Up to 10-20% travel required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with CAD software (2D or 3D, such as Inventor or SolidWorks)
Exposure to industrial equipment, controls, or process systems
Basic understanding of PLCs, controls, or system integration concepts
DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.