Remote PLC/Controls Project Leader

Toyota Automated Logistics; Marietta (GA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics in Marietta, GA is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross-functional teams from concept to customer handover, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely delivery. You will oversee hardware, software (PLC/PC-based), electrical installation, and testing to meet safety and performance standards.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and mentoring abilities, plus the ability to manage budgets and schedules while driving project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on large-scale material handling systems.
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.
• Hands-on, self-directed work style with strong problem-solving under pressure.
• Ability to balance quality, schedule, cost, scope, and resources.
• Demonstrated ability to lead specialized teams on complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through customer handover, ensuring strong technical execution and budget awareness.
• Oversee system design activities including hardware, network, software, electrical installation, and testing.
• Create and maintain functional specifications, interface specs, and high-level test plans (FAT, SAT, CAT).
• Provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and Engineering Manager, including risks and opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Proactive, hands-on

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Toyota Automated Logistics in Marietta, GA is seeking a Project Leader Engineer II (PLC/Controls) to guide cross-functional teams from concept to customer handover, ensuring high-quality system designs and timely delivery. You will oversee hardware, software (PLC/PC-based), electrical installation, and testing to meet safety and performance standards.

The role requires strong planning, communication, and mentoring abilities, plus the ability to manage budgets and schedules while driving project