Innovation Engineer (2027 Grad)

Socket.dev; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company‑匹h

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics in Meridian, ID is seeking an Innovation Engineer who will graduate in 2027 to join our hands‑on robotics engineering team. You will prototype mobile robotics systems, test sensors, and contribute to safety hardware and rapid prototyping.

Travel up to 10% and collaborate with experienced engineers on bench‑top testing and subsystem development. Ideal candidates are pursuing mechatronics, robotics, or related fields, with robotics coursework or internships and

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Pursuing a Bachelors of Engineering in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science.
• Robotics experience through coursework, internships or self‑initiated projects.
• 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
• CAD experience with SolidWorks or AutoCAD
• Entry‑level programming (Python, C/C++, Arduino, PLCs)

Responsibilities

• Prototype sensors, cameras and safety devices on robotics test benches.
• Wire and test E‑stops, safety relays, pendants and controllers.
• Evaluate industrial components such as wireless IO modules.
• Support robot simulation experiments.
• Document findings to support engineering decisions.

Skills

Robotics experience

CAD

Python

C/C++

Arduino

PLC programming

Prototyping

Electrical wiring

Sensors and actuators

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelors of Engineering in Mechatronics/Robotics/Mech/Electrical/Computer Science

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an engineer who will graduate in 2027 to fulfill an Innovation Engineering role in their Meridian, ID location.

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 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
• CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Etc.)
• Entry‑level programming (Python, C/C++, Arduino, PLCs, or similar)
• 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.

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