Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Magnit Direct Sourcing on behalf of Toyota is currently hiring for a temporary assignment in Georgetown, KY. This is a 12‑month contract position. Base pay: $70.00/hr – $85.00/hr benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k).

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high‑quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what’s possible with us.

• Manufacturing Innovation & Transformation (MIT)—Manufacturing Center of Excellence is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer.
• Primary responsibility: develop and implement innovative activities to improve manufacturing competitiveness.
• Reporting to the MIT Manager, support the Production Engineering Division and SOAR Group’s objective to improve manufacturing competitiveness.

• Develop advanced manufacturing technology for future adoption in Toyota’s factory of the future.
• Independently operate and test advanced robots including industrial arms, inspection systems, and cobot arms.
• Develop PLC programs and embedded software.
• Develop, test, and deploy robots, vision systems, and AI/ML solutions.
• Lead and manage projects from concept to large‑scale launch in production by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones.
• Integrate robots with existing systems in the factories, including interfacing to PLCs and Wi‑Fi/network systems.
• Use strong communication skills to create proposals, negotiate roles and responsibilities, and gain approvals.
• Develop procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage.
• Follow Toyota’s policies and procedures to ensure equipment and process safety.
• Present reports and updates to stakeholders, management, and executives.
• Communicate with stakeholders, keep them informed and engaged, and resolve issues.
• Document the project process and maintain project documentation.
• Work cross‑functionally with different teams and organizations.

• BS degree in Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or AI/ML.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency with ROS or similar robot system software.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including scope development, scheduling, vendor/contractor management, and status reporting.
• Hands‑on experience in advanced robot development, deployment, troubleshooting, and failure analysis.
• Programming proficiency in C, C++, or Python.
• Web development skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/Type Script.
• Strong background in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems.
• Familiarity with actuators (motor controllers, gear trains, encoders) and sensors (force/torque, cameras, lidars).
• Knowledge of communication protocols: USB, CAN, RS485, Ether
  
  CAT, Ethernet/IP.
• Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%) and work overtime (up to 20%) as needed.
• Proven track record of deploying machine vision systems.
• Excellent communication skills and executive presence.

• Evidence of AI/ML deployed solutions.
• Proven experience with JSA/JHA.
• Experience in construction management.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing plant.
• Project Management certification.
• Proven experience with securing approval of funding for projects.
• Working knowledge or Robot Safety Standards, SAE/ISO, NFPA/NEC, and UL standards.
• Proven experience with conducting machine risk assessments.
• Experience deploying and troubleshooting vision systems.
• Experience with programming Toyopuc PLCs.
• Experience integrating the following products:
  Allen‑Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider, Keyence, Cognex, IR Vision, Mitsubishi, IFM, CODESYS, Ignition, MIR, MATLAB, Visual Studio, Otto, ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Universal Robots, Kepware.
• Sales experience.

Magnit is an equal‑opportunity employer, and all applicants will receive consideration with respect to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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