Project Engineer, Warehouse Automation & Robotics

Toyota Automated Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking Project Engineers to design material handling systems and manage projects in our Westchester, IL office. You will work with Field Application Engineers and have a high level of responsibility and autonomy on cutting-edge technologies such as conveyors, robotics, mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AGVs.

This position is located in Westchester, IL with 20% overnight travel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automated material handling experience or equivalent.
• Experience with AutoCAD or similar software.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and team coordination.
• Strong problem-solving and technical capabilities (hardware, controls).
• Excellent scheduling and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to communicate transparently and work as part of a team.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design, supervise sites, troubleshoot, and manage projects.
• Maintain budget, schedule, and implementation plan for projects.
• Assist with AutoCAD drawings, quotes, spare parts orders, and other design tasks.
• Improve project execution processes (Gantt charts, continuous improvement).
• Resolve issues promptly and ensure customer satisfaction with support.
• Assist with site installation, inventory, scheduling, and supervising subcontractors.
• Collaborate with Field Application Engineers for smooth project transitions.
• Develop understanding of material handling equipment, suppliers, and applications.
• Inform stakeholders and subcontractors of schedule changes.
• Provide customer support for ongoing and warranty projects.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Scheduling

Communication

Teamwork

Customer-focused

Travel readiness

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking Project Engineers to design material handling systems and manage projects in our Westchester, IL office. You will work with Field Application Engineers and have a high level of responsibility and autonomy on cutting-edge technologies such as conveyors, robotics, mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, and AGVs.

This position is located in Westchester, IL with 20% overnight travel.