What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Toyota Automated Logistics?
Project Engineers work closely with Field Application Engineers to create proposals, design material handling systems and manage projects. Project Engineers at Toyota Automated Logistics are given a high level of responsibility and autonomy to make decisions. This role allows you to work with some of the latest technologies in the ever-changing material handling field including conveyors, robotics, mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, AGV’s, and more. If you are looking for a challenging career in a field that will never stop evolving, we want to talk to you!
This position has the ability to work remotely or in a hybrid environment with a local office in Grand Rapids. However, the candidate must live in the Greater Grand Rapids area.
Job Functions:
- Time will be spent in system design, site supervision, troubleshooting and project management.
- Maintain budget, schedule, and implementation plan of projects
- Assist with AutoCAD drawings, quotes, spare parts orders, and other general design responsibilities
- Improve project execution processes (Gantts, continuous improvement)
- Timely resolution of issues and customer satisfaction with Support
- Assist with site installation to include material inventory, schedule tracking, and supervising subcontractors
- Work directly with Field Application Engineers to ensure a smooth transition of projects
- Develop in depth understanding of all facets of material handling to include equipment, suppliers, and applications
- Inform all stakeholders and subcontractors of any project/schedule changes
- Provide Customer support for ongoing and warranty projects
Travel Requirements:
- 20% overnight travel
Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Mechanical, Industrial, Systems disciplines preferred.
- 2 years’ experience
- Automated material handling experience preferred
- Experience with AutoCAD or similar software
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Excellent technical problem-solving capability (hardware, controls)
- Strong scheduling and organizational skills
- Willing and transparent communicator
- Team player, customer-focused mindset
- Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
- 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
Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.