PLC/Controls Project Leader — Remote Role

Toyota Automated Logistics; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross-functional teams from concept to customer handover. You’ll drive technical execution, risk management, and documentation across complex material handling systems.

Based in the US (Marietta, GA or remote), the role requires up to 80% travel and a proactive, hands-on leadership style to deliver on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience on large-scale material handling systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 80% as required by project milestones.
• Proactive, hands-on, and self-directed work style.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and support team members.
• Working knowledge of controls engineering principles.
• Familiarity with electrical installation and design standards.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution, positive financial performance, and overall project success.
• Oversee complete system design activities, including hardware systems, network architecture, software development (PLC and/or PC-based systems), electrical installation, component integration, commissioning, and testing.
• Ensure system functionality, technical accuracy, and quality across all material handling solutions.
• Develop and maintain detailed engineering project plans and schedules; monitor progress and provide regular updates.
• Coordinate engineering activities with the Project Manager, Site Manager, subcontractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely across the value chain to ensure aligned, efficient, and seamless project execution.
• Create and maintain functional system specifications, interface specifications, and high-level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT), including validation activities.
• Manage all engineering-related project information and ensure proper documentation control and archiving.
• Provide clear, consistent progress reports, including risks, issues, and opportunities to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager.
• Monitor and control engineering budgets throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform health and safety analyses and coordinate safety-related activities during the engineering phase.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Controls engineering

Problem-solving under pressure

Documentation & reporting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross-functional teams from concept to customer handover. You’ll drive technical execution, risk management, and documentation across complex material handling systems.

Based in the US (Marietta, GA or remote), the role requires up to 80% travel and a proactive, hands-on leadership style to deliver on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.