Innovation Engineer (2027 Grad)

Toyota Automated Logistics; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company ‑

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an Innovation Engineer to join our robotics-focused team in the United States. This hands-on role covers mobile robots, industrial automation, sensors, safety hardware, and rapid prototyping.

You will work with experienced engineers on bench-top testing and subsystem prototypes that shape future products. Responsibilities include prototyping sensors and safety devices, wiring E-stops and controllers, evaluating components, supporting robot simulations, and

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or CS
• Robotics experience through coursework, internship or personal projects
• Experience building robot subsystems: wiring, sensors, motors, controllers, or mechanisms
• Basic electronics and wiring
• Troubleshooting sensors and actuators
• Prototyping and testing ideas quickly
• Willingness to learn new hardware quickly
• Must follow information security policies

Responsibilities

• Prototyping sensors, cameras, and safety devices on robotics test benches
• Wiring and testing E-stops, safety relays, pendants, and controllers
• Evaluating industrial components (wireless devices, IO modules)
• Supporting robot simulation experiments
• Documenting findings to support engineering decisions

Skills

Robotics experience

Prototyping

Wiring testing

Sensor tech

Electronics basics

Troubleshooting

Prototyping quickly

Hardware learning

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s in Mechatronics/Robotics/EEE/CS

Tools

Multimeters

Robotics test benches

Job description

Job Overview:

The Innovation Engineer is a hands - on robotics engineering role focused on mobile robots, industrial automation, sensors, safety hardware, and rapid prototyping. We are looking for engineers who have built robots in class, during internships or in their spare time, and who are pursuing mechatronics, robotics, or electromechanical engineering pathways. You will work alongside experienced engineers completing bench - top testing and robot subsystem prototypes that influence future product decisions.

Job Functions:

• Prototyping sensors, cameras, and safety devices on robotics test benches
• Wiring and testing E-stops, safety relays, pendants, and controllers
• Evaluating industrial components (wireless devices, IO modules)
• Supporting robot simulation experiments
• All projects will require documenting findings to support engineering decisions

Travel Requirements:

• 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)

Required Qualification s and Preferred Skills:

• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• In pursuit of a Bachelors of Engineering degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science
• Robotics experience through coursework, internship or independently
• Experience building robot subsystems: wiring, sensors, motors, controllers, or mechanisms
• Comfort using tools, multimeters, and debugging physical systems
• Basic electronics and wiring
• Troubleshooting sensors and actuators
• Prototyping and testing ideas quickly
• Comfortable learning new hardware quickly
• 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.

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

Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.

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