Lead Project Engineer: Automotive Conveyor & Automation

Toyota Automated Logistics; Michigan; 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 & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bastian Automation seeks a Project Engineer to design and execute automotive conveyor and automated systems, including ASRS, AutoStore, and robotic solutions. You will manage cradle-to-grave layouts, ensure compliance with OEM standards and safety, and support on-site installation and commissioning.

You will collaborate with project managers, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and customers to review designs, manage risk, and forecast project costs while driving continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics; equivalent industry experience may be considered.
• 3–7 years of experience in Project Engineering or system design within automotive conveyor or automated systems
• Experience with automotive conveyor systems, ASRS, AutoStore, conveyor sortation, and robotic automation
• Strong understanding of automotive OEM standards, customer specifications, and engineering documentation requirements
• Proficiency with CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent
• Experience supporting manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams
• Ability to participate effectively in customer-facing design and safety review meetings
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers to support schedule, scope, and cost objectives
• Coordinate engineering deliverables with controls, manufacturing, purchasing, installation, and commissioning teams
• Support procurement with technical clarifications, vendor coordination, and drawing reviews
• Participate in change management, including scope evaluation, ECNs, and cost impacts
• Prepare bills of material (BOMs) and engineering documentation to support procurement and manufacturing
• Identify technical risks early and support mitigation planning
• Provide engineering support during manufacturing, installation and commissioning
• Assist with punch list resolution and final system acceptance

Skills

CAD proficiency

Customer-facing meetings

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ownership mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Mechatronics

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Bastian Automation seeks a Project Engineer to design and execute automotive conveyor and automated systems, including ASRS, AutoStore, and robotic solutions. You will manage cradle-to-grave layouts, ensure compliance with OEM standards and safety, and support on-site installation and commissioning.

You will collaborate with project managers, controls, manufacturing, purchasing, and customers to review designs, manage risk, and forecast project costs while driving continuous improvement across