Automation Project Engineer – Material Handling

Toyota Automated Logistics; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with a company

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Project Engineer to design material handling systems, manage project delivery and coordinate with Field Application Engineers. You will guide site supervision, troubleshooting, and customer-focused project execution from proposal through installation.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving across automation hardware and software, with regular travel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, within-budget project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 2+ years of experience in automated material handling.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong scheduling and organizational abilities.
• Willing and transparent communicator.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Scheduling

Communication

Team player

Customer-focused mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Project Engineer to design material handling systems, manage project delivery and coordinate with Field Application Engineers. You will guide site supervision, troubleshooting, and customer-focused project execution from proposal through installation.

The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and problem-solving across automation hardware and software, with regular travel and cross-functional collaboration to ensure on-time, within-budget project success.