Bastian Automation, a division of Toyota Automated Logistics, is seeking a skilled and versatile Project Engineer with automation experience to join our Autonomous Vehicle Division in Georgetown, KY.
Job Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will play a vital role in the development and execution of complex projects. Your focus will be on the technical aspects of research, innovation, and debugging complex systems. By delivering cutting-edge solutions to our clients and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, you will make a significant impact on the success of our projects. You will collaborate closely with project teams and engage with various internal and external groups, utilizing your extensive knowledge in the automation and AGV field to ensure successful project implementation and customer satisfaction.
Job Functions
- Develop and design automation systems, incorporating system concepts, design elements, and traffic or machine interlocks.
- Troubleshoot and debug complex systems, including electrical, PLCs, navigation systems, sensors, logistics, and networking.
- Assemble vehicles and systems as needed, and provide on-site installation support.
- Support the development of new products, such as AGVs and accessories.
- Offer technical assistance to current customers and dealers for automation and AGV projects in their regions.
- Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including specifications and user manuals.
Travel Requirements:
- 50% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Automation)
Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
- Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. A Bachelor's Degree with equivalent technical experience will be considered. MS or MBA is a plus.
- Demonstrated servant leadership skills, experience working in a team, and a strong commitment to kaizen principles.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Passion for Robotics, Autonomous Vehicle systems, Supply Chain Automation, and Logistics.
- Thrive working in a fast-paced, high-tech R&D environment.
- Experience with robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, material handling systems, warehouse management systems, Python, or ROS.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and impactful specifications and documentation
- 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 Bastian Automation:
Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.
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
Bastian Automation does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.
Skills Required
- Eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience
- MS or MBA
- Experience with robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, and AGV/material handling systems
- Experience with warehouse management systems
- Experience with Python or ROS
- Troubleshooting and debugging complex systems (electrical, PLCs, navigation systems, sensors, networking)
- Demonstrated servant leadership, teamwork, and commitment to kaizen principles
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical writing skills
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight approximately 50% of the time
- Adhere to information security policies and protect confidential data
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are consistently included in postings and are characterized as solid parts of the package. Feedback suggests core medical benefits form a reliable baseline of the total rewards offering.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work schedules are repeatedly emphasized across job materials. Feedback suggests scheduling flexibility adds practicality to the benefits package, though impact can vary by team.
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What We Do
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Automated Logistics company, is a trusted supply chain integration partner committed to providing their clients a competitive advantage by designing and delivering world-class distribution and production solutions. The expertise Bastian Solutions delivers includes exceptional results through a proven process of analytical consulting, engineering and design, simulation, project management, and installation services, while sourcing the best material handling equipment and automation technologies available. With innovation at the forefront, the company also develops Exacta supply chain software, conveyor and sortation systems, custom automated material-handling equipment, robotics, autonomous vehicles and robotic shuttles, and state-of-the art industrial controls. Bastian Solutions serves domestic and global markets, covering the United States, Canada, India, the Middle East, Mexico and South America.
