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!
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 (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)
Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering required. Mechanical, Industrial, Systems disciplines preferred.
- 3 - 5 years’ experience; automated material handling experience required
- 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.