Automation Project Coordinator

Are you a hands-on technical leader who thrives at the intersection of engineering, shop-floor assembly, and project execution?

We are seeking an Automation Project Coordinator to join our team in Duncan, SC! In this high-impact role, you will bridge the gap between initial concepts and shop-floor execution—guiding project teams through the construction, testing, and on-site delivery of custom industrial machinery.

What You’ll Do

• Drive Execution: Coordinate daily project activities, collaborating with Project Managers and Operations to keep tasks on schedule and within budget.

• Lead Teams: Provide direct leadership and task allocation for technicians and control technicians throughout assembly and troubleshooting.

• Ensure Quality: Oversee required inspections, equipment testing, and component adjustments to meet strict delivery standards.

• Manage Deliveries: Coordinate logistics, equipment transport, and on-site commissioning at client facilities.

What You Bring

• Background: Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, or a related field (or 3+ years of equivalent hands-on experience in machine building/assembly).

• Technical Skills: familiarity with mechatronics, power/hand tools, measuring equipment, and machine adjustment procedures.

• Adaptability & Leadership: Excellent communication skills,  problem-solving ability, and a valid passport for travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

Ready to build the future of automated machinery from the ground up? Apply today to lead our next generation of shop-floor projects!

salary: $60,000 - $85,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

• Project Execution & Planning: Manages day-to-day project workflows, calculates capacity, allocates personnel/equipment, and ensures projects stay on schedule, within budget, and aligned with technical specifications.

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Provides direction, task assignments, and on-site leadership to multidisciplinary project teams, including Technicians and Control Technicians.

• Quality Control & Testing: Oversees required inspections, tests, machine assembly, and system adjustments to ensure all equipment meets delivery and quality standards.

• Cross-Functional Communication: Serves as a key liaison between team members, the Project Manager, Operations Manager, and Technical Coordinators to address issues and implement engineering/design changes.

• Client & On-Site Coordination: Manages client communications regarding delivery schedules, coordinates machinery transport, and oversees on-site equipment commissioning at customer facilities.

• Project Administration & Safety: Leads weekly project status meetings, maintains project documentation/drawing revisions, and enforces health, safety, and quality regulations across all tasks.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• working up to 10 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• Project Management Skills and Tools
• Project Management Methodologies and Frame...
• Handling Confidential Information
• Project Management
• bilingual (5 years of experience is preferred)
• Automation experience (2 years of experience is required)
• Power tools (2 years of experience is required)
• Machine Assembly (1 year of experience is required)
• Benefits Administration

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.