Software Project Engineer

Toyota Automated Logistics; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
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Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Associations, Conferences

Company Meetings & Events

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Project Engineer to oversee software development and automation projects, coordinating teams, materials, and equipment. Projects span the U.S. and international sites, requiring strong communication with customers and proactive problem solving.

Primary duties include coordinating with developers, delivering training, and supporting QA and post-implementation support. Willingness to travel 50–75% is expected, with a focus on on-site and remote assistance as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Databases (SQL Server and Oracle).
• Experience with material handling systems and/or warehouse management systems preferred.
• Passion for industrial engineering and creating efficiencies.
• Ability to clearly communicate with project teams and customers verbally and in writing.
• US work eligibility without sponsorship.
• Must follow information security policies and report security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Be integral in software installation, testing, debugging, and turnover of the system to the customer.
• Submit weekly Project Reports and coordinate teleconferences and meetings.
• Provide input about customer operations to design optimal solutions.
• Coordinate with Software Developers to improve products and resolve issues.
• Provide scheduled customer training on TAL software at office or on-site.
• Engage in QA processes and on-site remote troubleshooting to support operations.
• Assist in remote and on-site customer support to improve system performance.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Databases (SQL Server & Oracle)

Job description

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 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:

• 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

Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.