Integration Engineer

An Integration Engineering Specialist with the Systems teams works with other Toyota Automated Logistics employees, customers and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies to integrate material handling systems for complex applications. The process involves understanding the customer’s goals and objectives, and developing smart engineered solutions to meet these goals. The Systems Team is the lead for integrating large scale Material Handling solutions, often involving Controls, Software, Robotics, and Consulting Teams within the project.

Technologies used in this position include the full scope of Material Handling with conveyors ranging from simple gravity conveyor up to cutting edge shoe sorters with servo driven diverts, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems from a variety of vendors, and complex add on such as automated carton erection or print and applies.

• Assists in the commissioning and testing projects with direction from the primary commissioning engineer
• Lead commissioning and testing projects with oversight from other experienced commissioning engineers/leads
• Assist in creating/executing FRT with oversight and guidance from experienced team members
• Progressively developing commissioning skillset
• Close Coordination with Project Manager
• Develop and Maintain commissioning check out list, and operational test plan specific to each project
• Installing, starting-up and troubleshooting equipment that is generally not manufactured by Toyota Automated Logistics, but whose quality and operation reflects on Toyota Automated Logistics and affects the success of the project
• Closely monitor the climate of personalities on the project. Anticipate problems and get help early
• Aid Project team in training of the customer supplied System Expert
• Modify and debug PLCs and HMIs per customer and Bastian Solutions' specifications with a focus on throughput optimization
• Debug and test new implementation techniques or equipment that will help maintain Toyota Automated Logistics as a leader in our industry.
• Develop and implement standard practices to ensure quality improvement and cost reduction
• Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs.
• Communicate strategic information regarding suppliers, customers and competition.
• Support the Systems Checklist for systems projects.
• Identify new controls, software or hardware techniques or equipment that will help maintain Toyota Automated Logistics as a leader in our industry.
• Complete all administrative tasks/paperwork in timely manner
• Track time spent by project and enter into time tracking software
• Take charge of decisions and conflicts in the project and resolve quickly at the lowest level
• Improve the process with written templates, spreadsheet tools, outstanding lessons learned, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

• Overnight travel 75% (Travel expenses covered by Toyota Automated Logistics)

• Bachelors Degree Electrical, Industrial, Computer, Electro Mechanical or Mechanical Engineering
• 3+ years of experience in relevant industry
• Experience with Automation, specifically conveyor based material handling systems, a plus
• Experience with Allen Bradley or Siemens PLCs & HMIs (or equivalent) a plus
• Aptitude for Hands on Electrical and Mechanical troubleshooting
• 2D or 3D CAD experience (Solid Works, AutoCAD, etc) a plus
• Extremely computer literate with MS Office products
• Able to travel depending on project demands and schedules, occasionally with short notice due to schedule delays or changes, up to 75%. Typical travel schedule is 10 days on, 4 days off.
• 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.

• 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