Entry Level Controls Field Engineer

Socket.dev; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vacation and holidays

Paid volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional associations

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Controls Field Engineer to support and deliver multiple controls projects from Indianapolis, IN; St. Louis, MO; or Grand Rapids, MI.

The role welcomes early-career and experienced engineers with hands-on experience in controls, automation, and material handling. The position emphasizes learning new technologies, mentoring, and growing technical skills through on-the-job training and external courses.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-scope controls projects involving programming with PLC/HMI and other various technologies.
• Work within a team environment to meet project deliverables.
• 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.

Skills

PLCs/HMIs/SCADA

Electrical/mechanical hands-on

Controls project management

MS Office proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Material Handling Integration

Job description

Come join Toyota Automated Logistics, where you have the satisfaction of designing and developing innovative systems that come to life. We are currently hiring a Controls Field Engineer who will be responsible for supporting and delivering multiple controls projects.

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. 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.

Job Functions

• Conduct full-scope controls projects involving programming with PLC/HMI and other various technologies.
• Work within a team environment to meet project deliverables.
• 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.

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills

• 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.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred.
• Material Handling Integration experience preferred.
• 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.

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