Software Project Engineer

Socket.dev

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 1:

Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

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Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking a Software Project Engineer to oversee software installation, testing, and handover to customers on projects spanning the U.S. and internationally.

The role involves coordinating with software developers, providing customer and internal training, and leading project reports to ensure schedule and budget adherence while maintaining quality and security standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Project.
Experience with material handling systems or warehouse management systems preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly with project teams and customers.

Responsibilities

Oversee software installation, testing, debugging, and turnover to customers.
Submit weekly project reports and coordinate meetings with clients.
Provide input to optimize design based on customer operations.
Regularly liaise with software developers to improve products and resolve issues.
Deliver customer and internal training on TAL software products on-site or at office.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Verbal & written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

SQL Server

Oracle

Job description

Software Project Engineer

Job Overview

The Project Engineer provides oversight and is responsible for all phases of various software development and automation projects, including coordinating team members, material, and equipment. Projects are installed throughout the U.S and internationally. The Project Engineer will work closely with the operations team to ensure that all specifications are being followed and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. By being the single point of contact to our customers a proactive, positive, problem solving approach is crucial.

Job Functions

Be an integral participant in the software installation, testing, debugging, and eventual turnover of the system to the customer.
Submit weekly Project Reports to keep the customer continually updated, hold teleconferences, and schedule face-to-face meetings.
Provide key input about the customer's operations to ensure that TAL creates the best design possible for the customer.
Work with Software Developers. The Project Engineer will regularly communicate with Software Developers to improve our product and solve issues. They must grasp major principles of TAL’s development platform and architecture in order to effectively work with the Software Developers.
Provide Customer and Internal Training. Project Engineer’s will regularly provide scheduled customer training on TAL software products either at TAL’s office or on-site. Likewise, Project Engineer’s will be integral in training new and existing employees in designated areas (applications, networks, reporting functions).
System Quality Assurance. Operations Support Analyst shares in the QA process to ensure they have a comprehensive knowledge of the inter-workings of each software module. This is necessary for expedient on-site troubleshooting and remote customer support.
While TAL’s customer support group is tasked with this responsibility, the Project Engineer will often be relied upon to help support the customer’s system and improve its operational effectiveness. This includes both remote and on-site customer support as required.

Travel Requirements

50-75% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or other related discipline.
Strong computer skills with: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Databases (SQL Server and Oracle).
Experience with material handling systems and/or warehouse management systems preferred.
Passion for industrial engineer and creating efficiencies
Ability to clearly communicate with project teams and customers verbally and in writing.
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: