R&D Principal Embedded Systems Engineer

Onsite in Meridian, Idaho, this role leads a small R&D team to create an industry-leading mobile robotic solution for material handling. You will oversee R&D and prototype development as well as full controls projects from concept to deployment, with cross-training in robotic programming and hands-on execution of ACAD layout, PLC/PC control programming, and HMI development.

Responsibilities

• Track projects and communicate progress and issues to the Chief Innovations Officer, Engineering Manager, and Program Manager as required.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of career growth and a positive work environment.
• Monitor the embedded systems team's progress and provide guidance to help meet year-end goals.
• Deliver the full scope of embedded systems project services described in the overview.
• Assist Robotic and Mechanical Engineering on project design efforts.
• Execute controls projects with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, schedule adherence, and budget compliance.
• Resolve engineering issues by collaborating with the engineering team, vendors, and shop personnel.
• Ensure designs and implementations meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Complete all administrative tasks in a timely manner.
• Work with management to prioritize projects at the macro level and manage individual tasks autonomously.
• Contribute to developing and refining department process standards.
• Attend training and obtain certification in applicable controls technologies or programs.

Requirements

• 12+ years of controls experience on highly automated projects.
• 1+ years of experience leading people in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor of Electrical or Computer Engineering with emphasis in Robotics and/or controls.
• Master's degree preferred.
• PLC/PC control experience, panel design experience, hands-on and mechanical capabilities, and controls project management experience.
• Experience with machine vision and material handling.
• Aptitude for hands-on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Excellent computer literacy with MS Office products.
• Strong problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Employees must follow information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

Technologies

• High level automation
• 2D machine vision
• 3D machine vision
• Optical devices
• Specialty conveyors
• Robotics
• End of arm tooling
• 3D modeling
• Simulation
• ACAD layout
• Panel design
• PLC/PC control programming
• HMI development
• MS Office

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

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.

Travel Requirements

15% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics).