Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator Axis Automation is looking for a career-oriented Project Coordinator to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. We're a company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement! Axis leverages the teamwork of our leading engineers and machine builders to conceptualize, design, integrate, deploy and service factory automation systems for forward-thinking manufacturing customers. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations. Job Title : Project Coordinator Position Description: The Project Coordinator role is responsible for supporting Project Managers in execution of automation projects from award kickoff through closure, with significant responsibilities including customer support, project communications, KPI tracking to monitor performance relative to schedule, cost objectives and scope tracking, and assisting with administrative tasks. Duties include: Supporting Project Managers to follow open equipment projects from customer order through completion Coordinating critical dates of customer visits, customer part receipt tracking, project team travel, etc. Administrative aspects of projects including job closing, milestone payment tracking and invoice preparation Assist preparation of project communication materials, gathering data, generating reports, etc. Assist with properly maintaining information in project folders Working with project managers / department leads and assisting in the tracking of projects Verifying accuracy of costs charged to projects Coordinate with designers/suppliers/purchasing on items such as purchased components, critical long-lead components for accurate delivery dates Verifying Axis & customer audits / check sheets have been completed at project milestone dates Preparation and communication of internal / external project status meetings and escalation of critical issues. Real-time communication with Axis departments on project developments Assist in other projects and departments as needed, including process / costing and design Complete “lessons learned” evaluations to help improve on future projects Travel to new / kit installations to lead overall project execution requirements / customer satisfaction and support all proposal activities with technical and commercial content Manage service orders received by various customers Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide us in every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success. Position Requirements: 1-3 years’ experience in engineering / automation a plus. Willingness to travel up to 25-50%, including on weekends with advanced notice. Background in administrative support. Experience using project management tools (Microsoft Project,…