Project Engineer (New Grad December 2026)

Socket.dev; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company**

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Project Engineer (Systems) to support multiple projects from concepting to commissioning. You will assist with AutoCAD designs, quotations, and component selection while coordinating with Project Managers on large, complex installations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, enjoy teamwork, and demonstrate strong problem solving for hardware and controls, with 30% overnight travel expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related).
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Strong problem solving for hardware and controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, site supervision, troubleshooting and project management.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, quotes and spare parts orders.
• Improve project execution processes and schedules.
• Provide on-site support for installation, commissioning and warranty work.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on large projects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Scheduling

Team environment

AutoCAD

AutoMod

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoMod

Job description

Project Engineer (Systems)

Job Overview:

A Project Engineer generally is new to our field with minimal or no prior experience. The Project Engineer should demonstrate an eagerness to learn our industry and the various aspects involved with our system designs and equipment applications. The Project Engineer will be involved with supporting multiple projects and quotations with direct supervision and will be exposed to various phases of project engineering including: concepting and application research, sales support, estimating, component selection, conveyor system design, ACAD layouts of material handling systems, soliciting vendor pricing, supporting on site installation, debug and system commissioning.

Job Functions:

• Time will be spent in system design, site supervision, troubleshooting and project management.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, quotes, spare parts orders, and other general design responsibilities
• Improve project execution processes (Gantts, continuous improvement)
• Timely resolution of issues and customer satisfaction with Support
• Assist with site installation to include material inventory, schedule tracking, and supervising subcontractors
• Work directly with Project Managers as an assistant on large, complex projects
• Develop in depth understanding of all facets of material handling to include equipment, suppliers, and applications
• Provide Customer support for ongoing and warranty projects

Travel Requirements:

• 30% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or related degree)
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent technical problem solving capability (hardware, controls)
• Strong scheduling and organizational skills.
• Enjoys the Supply Chain Automation, Logistics Software business environment.
• Enjoy working in team environment
• Experience with AutoCAD and AutoMod or similar software
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• 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