Automation Project Engineer - Material Handling & Robotics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

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 join our team in Louisville, KY. You will design material handling systems, supervise sites, manage projects, and collaborate with Field Application Engineers to ensure smooth transitions from design to installation.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and improving project execution processes while providing strong customer support for ongoing and warranty projects. Travel is required up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in automated material handling.
• 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.

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

Material handling

Leadership

Problem solving

Scheduling

Communication

Team player

Work authorization

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Louisville, KY. You will design material handling systems, supervise sites, manage projects, and collaborate with Field Application Engineers to ensure smooth transitions from design to installation.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, and improving project execution processes while providing strong customer support for ongoing and warranty projects. Travel is required up to 25% as needed.