Project Coordinator - Automation and Robotics
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Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Pontiac, MI
Description
Synergy Solutions is seeking a motivated Project Coordinator – Automation and Robotics to join our automation and robotics team. Work on cutting-edge projects and gain hands-on experience with advanced systems, while contributing to innovative solutions. This role is ideal for adaptable professionals who thrive in fast-paced, high-tech environments and are eager to grow their skills in the evolving world of automation.
Position Overview:
This role will support multiple customer programs within our fast-paced automation and manufacturing environment. This role serves as the central point of communication between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, and service teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and customer expectations are exceeded.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys coordinating multiple priorities simultaneously, and possesses exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. This position plays a critical role in maintaining project momentum from initial customer engagement through project completion.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinate multiple customer projects simultaneously while managing timelines, priorities, and deliverables
• Serve as the primary point of contact between customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and service teams
• Maintain regular communication with customers by providing project updates, responding to inquiries, and addressing concerns
• Track project milestones and proactively communicate scheduling changes or potential risks
• Coordinate project logistics including: equipment procurement / shipments / deliveries / invoices / documentation
• Monitor project schedules to ensure customer commitments and internal deadlines are achieved
• Maintain accurate project documentation, status reports, customer records, and internal databases
• Support project managers by coordinating meetings, documenting action items, and following up on outstanding tasks
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues impacting project schedules or customer satisfaction
• Assist with preparing customer reports, project summaries, and internal progress updates
• Ensure project information is accurately maintained within company systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve project coordination processes
• Perform additional administrative and project support duties as assigned
Desired Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
Required Qualifications
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in: Business / Project Management / Engineering Technology / related field preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in project coordination, customer service, project administration, or manufacturing support
• Experience coordinating multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office: Excel / Word / Outlook / PowerPoint
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience supporting manufacturing, automation, automotive, or industrial equipment projects
• Experience working with ERP or project management software
• Familiarity with purchasing, logistics, or supply chain coordination
• Experience supporting engineering or capital equipment programs
Skills & Abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities
• Ability to effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, project delays, and unexpected challenges while maintaining project momentum
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Professional, organized, and customer-focused approach
EEOC
Synergy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. In keeping with the values of Synergy, we make all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, physical handicap, mental disability, medical condition, disability, gender or identity or expression, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, marital status, height and/or weight. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and may not be a complete and detailed list of tasks. Employee must perform any and all other duties assigned by his or her supervisor. Additionally, this job description does not constitute a contract of employment and that the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.