Controls Field Engineer

Bastian Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation/Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Controls Field Engineer to design, test, program and commission control systems for material handling projects. This role requires hands-on work with PLCs, HMI, and SCADA, plus strong teamwork and customer-facing skills.

Expect 80% travel (10 days on-site, 4 days at home) and frequent collaboration with engineers, suppliers and clients to deliver high-quality solutions within a safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• 1–3+ years’ experience with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and panel design.
• Hands-on and mechanical capabilities; controls project management experience preferred.
• Experience with MS Office products; AutoCAD Electrical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead full scope controls projects involving PLC/HMI or other technologies.
• Collaborate within project teams to meet deliverables and timelines.
• Learn new technologies through training and apply them to projects.
• Develop processes to support team growth and client satisfaction.
• Build customer relationships and provide technical assistance on issues.
• Contribute to supplier relations and implement new controls techniques.

Skills

PLC

HMI

SCADA

Panel design

MS Office

Communication

Organization

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

MS Office

Material Handling Integration

Job description

Job Description

Come join Toyota Automated Logistics where you have the satisfaction of designing and developing various systems that come to life.We are currently hiring a Controls Field Engineer that is responsible for multiple controls projects.We are looking for BS level engineers not master level grads.

Job Overview

Our engineers help design, test, program and commission very exciting projects in the world of Material Handling. If you have experience with PLC’s, HMI, SCADA or other Controls systems experience then come investigate further a company that has a family cultural but is part of the Toyota family known for safety and quality.

Job Functions

• Conduct full scope of controls projects that will involve programming with PLC/HMI or other various technologies.
• Work within a team environment of project deliverables.
• Learn new technologies via in-house or external training.
• Develop processes to help support our team growth.
• Solving problems for our team and customers.
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer's expectations.
• Develop customers relationships.
• Contribute to project teams, providing help outside of controls scope when required.
• Establish beneficial relationships with our key supplier products and service and provide technical assistance around issues or solutions.
• Develop new controls techniques or equipment that will 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)

Required Qualification and Preferred Skills:

• BS in Engineering.
• 1- 3+ years’ experience, PLC, HMI, SCADA, panel design experience, hands on and mechanical capabilities, controls project managing experience.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred.
• Material Handling Integration experience preferred.
• Communication and Organization Skills
• 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.

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.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following 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