Robotics Support Engineer

Toyota Automated Logistics; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with a company|

Vacation/Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Volunteer Work

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is seeking a Support Engineer to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues in robotic systems and guide customers through technical challenges. You will track problems, gather data, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement fixes and improvements.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, experience with robotics (Fanuc preferred), and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience with robotics, Fanuc preferred.
• Ability to use software troubleshooting applications.
• Familiar with PLCs/ladder logic (Allen Bradley preferred).
• Above-average written and verbal communication skills.
• Mechanical engineering background to design improvements for reliability and service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to customer issues 24/7/365, on-call rotation.
• Form plans to fix customer issues and communicate status to customers.
• Escalate issues to other business units as needed for resolution.
• Design short- and long-term resolutions for products in the field.
• Assist with design reviews and new product development.
• Lead meetings with internal and external customers to resolve issues.
• Compile data and write reports to support product improvements.
• Document status and plans for field retrofit projects such as conveyors.

Skills

Robotics experience

On-call rotation

Strong communication

Engineering collaboration

Software troubleshooting

Problem solving

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PLC (Allen Bradley)

MS Office

Fanuc Robotics

Job description

Job Overview

A Support Engineer finds solutions (mechanical/electrical engineering) to problems with products and helps customers work through technical difficulties. The Support Engineer responds to customer needs 24/7/365. The role is responsible for tracking and documenting customer issues, obtaining data for consultation with other business units on issues and resolution, and communicating with the customer on the status and resolution planned for their needs. The person in the role will champion design changes needed to meet customer needs and design short-term and long-term resolutions for products that are in the field. The person will also attend design reviews and provide insight to design for reliability, maintenance and repair and work through issues with legacy products and the various versions/releases of legacy products.

THIS IS AN ENGINEERING ROLE, NOT AN IT SUPPORTING ROLE.

Job Functions

• Monitor incoming customer issues 24/7/365. On call would be shared by the team on rotation basis.
• Form plans to fix incoming customer issues.
• Escalate customer issues to other business areas for resolution and assistance.
• Design short- and long-term resolutions for products.
• Assist with design reviews.
• Interact with other customer service teams in other business units.
• Compile data for process and product improvements.
• Write reports that provide data to assist product improvements.
• Document status and plans for large field project to retrofit product offerings, such as conveyor.
• Assist in new product development design.
• Lead meetings with internal and external customers to resolve issues.

Travel Requirements

• 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)

Preferred Skills And Required Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• CAD competent (preference with SolidWorks)
• Previous experience with Robotics (Fanuc preferred)
• Ability to use software troubleshooting applications
• Familiar PLC's /ladder logic (preference is Allen Bradley)
• Above average communications skills both written and verbal
• Mechanical engineering skill to design short- and long-term product improvements
• Ability to work with engineering teams and professionally help them understand design for installation and repair reliability.
• Proficient at MS Office suite
• Ability to work "on-call" rotation.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without sponsorship.

About Bastian Solutions

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation/Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Volunteer Work
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.