Applications Engineer

Toyota Material Handling, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical plans

401(k) match up to 6%

Company-paid life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Toyota Material Handling North America is seeking an Applications Engineer to bridge engineering and customer needs. You will evaluate requirements, design solutions, and support deployments across automation technologies while collaborating with sales, engineering, and partners.

The role emphasizes technical advisory, demonstrations, and site visits, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Remote work within the United States is supported.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering field, EIT certification, PE license, or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years of applications engineering or related technical experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate customer requirements to identify technology and automation solutions.
• Support proposal development with technical expertise and guidance.
• Design application-specific solutions aligned to customer needs and business objectives.
• Conduct customer site visits to gather information and support solution deployment.
• Install, implement, and integrate products, including demonstrations and pilots.
• Develop AutoCAD drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Provide pre-sales technical support, presentations, and customer consultations.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Learning agility

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training

Professional engineering license

Tools

AutoCAD

Documentation

Job description

Employment authorization required. Toyota Material Handling North America will not pursue visa sponsorship for this position.

Job Description

Join our Team as an Applications Engineer!

The Role:

We are seeking a technically strong and customer-focused Applications Engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges and helping customers achieve operational success through innovative technologies. In this role, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor throughout the sales and implementation process, helping customers evaluate, deploy, and optimize automation and technology solutions. Working closely with customers, sales teams, engineering, product development, and strategic partners, you bridge the gap between technical capabilities and business needs. From understanding customer requirements and designing solutions to conducting demonstrations and supporting implementations, you'll play a key role in delivering solutions that drive real value. If you enjoy combining engineering expertise with customer engagement, problem-solving, and emerging technologies, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while working on some of the most innovative solutions in the material handling industry. Come join our winning team!

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Evaluate customer requirements and operational challenges to identify and recommend technology and automation solutions.
• Support proposal development by providing technical expertise, solution recommendations, and operational guidance.
• Design application-specific solutions that address customer needs and business objectives.
• Conduct customer site visits to gather operational information and support solution development and implementation.
• Install, implement, and integrate products and automated solutions, including demonstrations, pilot programs, and full-scale deployments.
• Develop AutoCAD application drawings and supporting technical documentation.
• Partner with sales teams to provide pre-sales technical support, presentations, and customer consultations.
• Collaborate with engineering, product development, and external partners to develop comprehensive customer solutions.
• Quantify and communicate the operational and financial benefits of proposed solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical and customer issues while providing timely and effective resolutions.
• Maintain a high level of product and application knowledge across TMHNA technologies and solutions.
• Represent TMHNA during customer meetings, demonstrations, and launch activities.
• Train customers, partners, and internal team members on products, solutions, and best practices.
• Travel extensively to customer locations to support solution design, implementation, training, and deployment activities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an applicable Engineering Field, an Engineer in Training certification, a professional engineering license, or equivalent engineering experience.
• 1 + years of applications engineering or related technical experience.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Strong learning agility with the ability to quickly apply new knowledge in practical situations.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering innovative solutions.

What Sets You Apart:

• Experience supporting automation, robotics, material handling, or industrial technologies.
• Experience creating AutoCAD drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience in customer-facing engineering, technical sales, or implementation roles.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues in dynamic customer environments.
• Strong presentation and training skills.
• Passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning.

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This role is fully remote within the United States. All you need is a reliable internet connection and a passion for what you do.
• Typical first shift hours, Monday through Friday.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary-$73,840 - $94,670 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

• Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
• 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
• Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance
• Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
• Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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