📍 Zeeland, Michigan | Full-Time
The Role
The Project Assistant – Automation supports Project Managers and cross-functional teams in coordinating and executing custom automation projects. This role plays a key part in maintaining organization, communication, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with engineering, assembly, and purchasing teams, the Project Assistant helps ensure projects remain on schedule, properly documented, and aligned with customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Project Managers with daily coordination and administrative tasks
- Track project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, reports, and meeting notes
- Assist with customer communication and project status updates
- Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and document action items
- Support procurement activities and track parts and material status
- Assist in monitoring project budgets and expenses
- Follow up on open items with internal teams (engineering, assembly, purchasing)
- Support project closeout activities, including documentation and lessons learned
- Communicate effectively across teams to ensure alignment and accountability
Education & Experience
Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Engineering, or related field)
1–3 years of experience in project coordination, administration, or a manufacturing/automation environment preferred
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Basic understanding of project management principles
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated with a proactive approach to task management
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in automation, manufacturing, or engineering environments
- Familiarity with project management tools (MS Project or similar)
- Basic understanding of mechanical or electrical systems
Why Work With Us?
- Be part of a team delivering custom, high-impact automation systems
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, assembly, and operations teams
- Gain exposure to full project lifecycle execution
- Build a long-term career within a stable and growing automation company
If you are organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to support complex automation projects, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume for consideration.
Why Work With Us?
- Build technically diverse, custom automation systems
- Contribute meaningfully to system performance and customer satisfaction
- Work alongside experienced engineers and senior tradesmen
- Tuition reimbursement and continued trade development opportunities
- Long-term career growth within a stable and growing automation company
Send in your resume for consideration. We want to meet you. Because we are interested in those who have what it takes and can add to our great team, we carefully screen each resume. Phone calls will not be considered. Thanks!
Please email your resume and salary requirements for consideration to hr@hil-manautomation.com.
