Onsite Automation Project Engineer (80% Travel)

Toyota Automated Logistics; Missouri; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
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Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is seeking a Regional Site Project Engineer to support the St. Louis Regional team on customer project implementation.

You will represent the company during installation, commissioning, and startup of material handling automation projects and coordinate with multiple internal teams and subcontractors. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and field supervision skills, with a focus on safety and on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Engineering or construction management degree required with strong writing/speaking skills.
• Ability to read and interpret facility layouts and equipment drawings.
• Experience with electrical/mechanical/pneumatic control systems is preferred.
• Strong customer service mindset and collaboration across teams.
• Eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Project Manager and Field Application Engineer on site.
• Assist with equipment layouts, installation drawings updates, and RFQ input.
• Oversee on-site receiving, lay-down areas, and documentation of shipments.
• Develop daily site reports for project team and customer.
• Manage subcontractors to meet safety and project standards.
• Support commissioning and debugging of BAS/automation interfaces.
• Maintain checklists, track issues, and prioritize tasks with the PM.
• Communicate clearly with management, engineering, and customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Interpret layouts/drawings

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Pneumatic troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Customer service

Work authorization USA

Safety awareness

Education

4-year Engineering degree or Building Construction Management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is seeking a Regional Site Project Engineer to support the St. Louis Regional team on customer project implementation.

You will represent the company during installation, commissioning, and startup of material handling automation projects and coordinate with multiple internal teams and subcontractors. The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and field supervision skills, with a focus on safety and on-site execution.