What are the responsibilities and job description for the Innovation Engineer (2027 Grad) position at Toyota Automated Logistics?
Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an engineer who will graduate in 2027 to fulfill an Innovation Engineering role in their Meridian, ID location.
Job Overview
The Innovation Engineer is a hands‑on robotics engineering role focused on mobile robots, industrial automation, sensors, safety hardware, and rapid prototyping. We are looking for engineers who have built robots in class, during internships or in their spare time, and who are pursuing mechatronics, robotics, or electromechanical engineering pathways. You will work alongside experienced engineers completing bench‑top testing and robot subsystem prototypes that influence future product decisions.
Job Functions
About Toyota Automated Logistics
Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:
Job Overview
The Innovation Engineer is a hands‑on robotics engineering role focused on mobile robots, industrial automation, sensors, safety hardware, and rapid prototyping. We are looking for engineers who have built robots in class, during internships or in their spare time, and who are pursuing mechatronics, robotics, or electromechanical engineering pathways. You will work alongside experienced engineers completing bench‑top testing and robot subsystem prototypes that influence future product decisions.
Job Functions
- Prototyping sensors, cameras, and safety devices on robotics test benches
- Wiring and testing E‑stops, safety relays, pendants, and controllers
- Evaluating industrial components (wireless devices, IO modules)
- Supporting robot simulation experiments
- All projects will require documenting findings to support engineering decisions
- 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)
- Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
- In pursuit of a Bachelors of Engineering degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science
- Robotics experience through coursework, internship or independently
- Experience building robot subsystems: wiring, sensors, motors, controllers, or mechanisms
- Comfort using tools, multimeters, and debugging physical systems
- Basic electronics and wiring
- Troubleshooting sensors and actuators
- Prototyping and testing ideas quickly
- CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Etc.)
- Entry‑level programming (Python, C/C , Arduino, PLCs, or similar)
- Comfortable learning new hardware quickly
- Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.
About Toyota Automated Logistics
Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
- Vacation / Holiday Pay
- Paid Volunteer time off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
- Company Meetings & Events