Entry Level Controls Field Engineer

Come join Toyota Automated Logistics, where you have the satisfaction of designing and developing innovative systems that come to life. We welcome candidates who bring relevant experience through professional roles, internships, co-op programs, academic projects, technical training, or other hands-on engineering experiences. Our team provides opportunities to learn new technologies, develop technical skills, and grow through hands-on project experience, training, and mentorship.

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers and experienced professionals alike who are interested in building a career in controls, automation, and material handling. You will support and deliver multiple controls projects, working within a team environment to meet project deliverables and exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-scope controls projects involving programming with PLC/HMI and other various technologies.
• Learn new technologies through in-house and external training.
• Develop processes to help support our team and organizational growth.
• Solve technical problems for our team and customers.
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Contribute to project teams, providing support outside of the controls scope when required.
• Establish beneficial relationships with key suppliers and provide technical assistance related to products, issues, and solutions.
• Develop new controls techniques, technologies, or equipment that help maintain Toyota Automated Logistics as a leader in our industry.

Travel Requirements

80% required travel, typically a rotation of 10 days on-site and 4 days at home.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 0–3+ years of experience with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, panel design, hands-on electrical/mechanical systems, or controls project management. Relevant internships, co-op experience, academic projects, laboratory experience, or other hands-on technical experience may also be considered.
• Demonstrated interest in controls, automation, robotics, material handling, or related technologies.
• Ability and willingness to learn new technologies and apply technical concepts to real-world projects.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without current or future 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.
• Engineer will be based in either Indianapolis, IN, St Louis, MO or Grand Rapids, MI. We are not looking to relocate candidates to these areas.

Preferred Skills

• AutoCAD Electrical experience.
• Material Handling Integration experience.

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.

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