Automation Systems Engineer

Toyota Material Handling is hiring an Automation Systems Engineer to design, develop, and integrate IoT technologies, embedded electronics, sensors, and automation systems for advanced forklifts and connected material handling solutions. The role collaborates across engineering disciplines to develop, validate, and troubleshoot systems that improve safety, productivity, and customer experience.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and integrate embedded hardware, electronics, and IoT technologies supporting automation and telematics systems

Research, prototype, and validate emerging technologies, sensors, and automation capabilities for future product development

Translate customer and product requirements into functional specifications and system architectures

Develop technical requirements, participate in supplier and electrical architecture design reviews, and partner with suppliers and manufacturing to deliver high-quality, manufacturable products

Integrate, validate, and troubleshoot sensors, controllers, communication networks, embedded hardware, and OEM forklift systems

Develop control algorithms supporting operator assistance, automation, robotics, and other safety-critical applications

Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop integrated automation solutions and resolve complex engineering challenges

Lead technical development of assigned components by identifying risks and implementing innovative solutions

Develop engineering documentation, validation plans, test procedures, and reports while analyzing results to improve system performance, reliability, and quality

Mentor fellow engineers while researching and recommending emerging technologies that drive future product innovation

Preferred

Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and proactively solving complex engineering challenges while developing both systems-level understanding and deep technical expertise

Experience developing IoT, connected vehicle, telematics, industrial automation, robotics, or autonomous systems

Experience with CAN communication, serial protocols, embedded controllers, vehicle electronics, and tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, or similar

Experience developing electromechanical systems using Embedded Linux, RTOS, and communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, LIN, and CAN FD

Experience with system integration, hardware validation, root cause analysis, functional safety, DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering change management

Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, radar, lidar, ultrasonic sensors, IMUs, or similar technologies

Familiarity with SICK Safety Designer, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar engineering development tools

Previous experience designing products for automotive, material handling, industrial equipment, robotics, or autonomous systems

Systems-Level Understanding

IoT Development

Connected Vehicle Development

Telematics Development

Industrial Automation

Robotics

Autonomous Systems

CAN Communication

Serial Protocols

Embedded Controllers

Vehicle Electronics

CANalyzer

CANape

Electromechanical Systems

Embedded Linux

RTOS

Ethernet

SPI

I²C

UART

LIN

CAN FD

System Integration

Hardware Validation

Root Cause Analysis

Functional Safety

DFMEA

DVP&R

Engineering Change Management

Camera Integration

Radar Integration

Lidar Integration

Ultrasonic Sensor Integration

IMU Integration

SICK Safety Designer

MATLAB/Simulink

Product Design

Automotive

Material Handling

Industrial Equipment

Passion for Innovation

Continuous Learning

Proactive Problem-Solving

Benefits

This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

Performance Bonus

Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays

Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options

100% 401(k) match up to 6%

Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal support, and financial guidance

Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs

Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development

Best in class work culture!

Company

Material handling equipment and automation solutions

Columbus, Indiana, USA

https://www.toyotaforklift.com/

Founded in 1990

1001-5000 employees

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Experience with electronics design, PCB design, circuit design, embedded hardware, and hardware/software integration

Working knowledge of embedded programming

Hands-on experience using electronic diagnostic equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), logic analyzers, and programmable power supplies

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges

A solid foundation in digital logic, mathematical logic, or a closely related field

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

A risk-aware mindset with the ability to anticipate downstream impacts and evaluate potential solutions before implementation

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative engineering environment

Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and proactively solving complex engineering challenges while developing both systems-level understanding and deep technical expertise

Experience developing IoT, connected vehicle, telematics, industrial automation, robotics, or autonomous systems

Experience with CAN communication, serial protocols, embedded controllers, vehicle electronics, and tools such as CANalyzer, CANape, or similar

Experience developing electromechanical systems using Embedded Linux, RTOS, and communication protocols including Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, LIN, and CAN FD

Experience with system integration, hardware validation, root cause analysis, functional safety, DFMEA, DVP&R, and engineering change management

Experience integrating sensors such as cameras, radar, lidar, ultrasonic sensors, IMUs, or similar technologies

Familiarity with SICK Safety Designer, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar engineering development tools

Previous experience designing products for automotive, material handling, industrial equipment, robotics, or autonomous systems

Required skills

Electronics, PCB, and Circuit Design, Embedded Hardware/Software Integration, Embedded Programming, Digital Logic, IoT and Telematics, Industrial Automation and Robotics, CAN Communication and Serial Protocols, CANalyzer and CANape, Embedded Linux and RTOS, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, UART, LIN, and CAN FD, Functional Safety, DFMEA, and DVP&R