Job Description

The Controls Applications Engineer is responsible for accurately estimating multiple controls project opportunities simultaneously and will be knowledgeable in all phases of a controls project including concept and research, technical support, estimating, component selection, network design, safety, panel and electrical design, ACAD layouts, troubleshooting, PLC programming, HMI design, on site installation and debug. The controls applications engineer helps our company meet its mission to provide our clients with competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions. The controls applications engineer will also help develop new controls processes, lead the integration and development of new controls technologies, assist in solving complex technical problems, and help train and develop the more junior controls engineers. The controls applications engineer will cost engineer solutions prior to submitting proposals and will also work with internal teams to cost engineer entire systems to ensure we are providing the best solution possible to our customers.

Job Functions:

• Estimate and quote projects that meet or exceed customer's expectations
• Help develop an accurate project schedule
• Produce costing estimates that are highly accurate
• Contribute to project teams, providing help outside of controls scope when required
• Be a great team member and contributor within the office environment
• Establish beneficial relationships with our key supplier products and services
• Develop new controls techniques or equipment that will help maintain Bastian Solutions as a leader in our industry
• Develop accurate and competitive estimating for controls opportunities
• Support our engineering sales team with clients/customers through demonstrated integration experience
• Work with internal teams around overall project deliverables.

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)

Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor of Engineering, Masters of Engineering (preferred)
• 2+ years’ experience, PLC programming experience, panel design experience, hands on and mechanical capabilities, controls project managing experience
• Extremely computer literate with MS Office products
• AutoCAD experience
• Material Handling Integration experience
• Experience with machine control electrical design, programming, and troubleshooting
• SCADA experience using Ignition (preferred)
• 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.