Software Project Engineer
Job Overview:
The Project Engineer provides oversight and is responsible for all phases of various software development and automation projects, including coordinating team members, material, and equipment. Projects are installed throughout the U.S and internationally. The Project Engineer will work closely with the operations team to ensure that all specifications are being followed and that work is proceeding on schedule and within budget. By being the single point of contact to our customers a proactive, positive, problem solving approach is crucial.
Job Functions:
- Be an integral participant in the software installation, testing, debugging, and eventual turnover of the system to the customer.
- Submit weekly Project Reports to keep the customer continually updated, hold teleconferences, and schedule face-to-face meetings.
- Provide key input about the customer's operations to ensure that TAL creates the best design possible for the customer.
- Work with Software Developers. The Project Engineer will regularly communicate with Software Developers to improve our product and solve issues. They must grasp major principles of TAL’s development platform and architecture in order to effectively work with the Software Developers.
- Provide Customer and Internal Training. Project Engineer’s will regularly provide scheduled customer training on TAL software products either at TAL’s office or on-site. Likewise, Project Engineer’s will be integral in training new and existing employees in designated areas (applications, networks, reporting functions).
- System Quality Assurance. Operations Support Analyst shares in the QA process to ensure they have a comprehensive knowledge of the inter-workings of each software module. This is necessary for expedient on-site troubleshooting and remote customer support.
- While TAL’s customer support group is tasked with this responsibility, the Project Engineer will often be relied upon to help support the customer’s system and improve its operational effectiveness. This includes both remote and on-site customer support as required.
Travel Requirements:
- 75% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)
Required Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or other related discipline.
- Strong computer skills with: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Databases (SQL Server and Oracle).
- Experience with material handling systems and/or warehouse management systems preferred.
- Passion for industrial engineer and creating efficiencies
- Ability to clearly communicate with project teams and customers verbally and in writing.
- 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office
- Experience with Microsoft Project
- Experience with Databases (SQL Server and Oracle)
- Experience with material handling systems or warehouse management systems
Bastian Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bastian Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by Bastian Solutions.
-
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.
-
Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, holidays, and paid volunteer time are highlighted in recent materials. Feedback suggests these time-off elements provide meaningful non-cash value for many roles.
-
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.
Bastian Solutions Insights
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.
