Controls & IoT Engineer

 

Join our Toyota Material Handling Team as a Controls & IoT Engineer

 

The Role:

We’re seeking a passionate and dedicated Controls Engineer who brings decisiveness, strong decision-making, and expertise to the table. TMH Production Engineering prepares new manufacturing processes and supports production activities by continuously improving safety, quality, and productivity and reducing downtime and environmental impact.  Strategic tasks for Production Engineering include the introduction of new automation to maintain productivity in an increasingly competitive labor market, the increase of production capacity to meet sales forecasts, and the improvement of material flow within the plant to reduce lead time and improve safety.  Production Engineering has experienced significant growth to support our strategic objectives and increase our level of process ownership and support. We are currently seeking new qualified full-time members for our team to support our aggressive goals.  Our manufacturing facility includes processes for laser cutting, saw cutting, CNC machining, press brake and hydraulic press forming, manual and robotic MIG welding, resistance welding, powder coating, painting, assembly, inspection, and material handling, as well as hydraulic cylinder and hose manufacturing. If you enjoy tackling challenges while having the opportunity to go above and beyond, you will feel right at home.

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Operations Support:  Support daily production activities, including Maintenance Technicians, by improving issues related to industrial controls on manually controlled equipment, automated processes, and robotics. Respond to emergency production issues as they arise when technical support is needed. 
• Systems and Data Utilization Improvement:  Play a key role in standardizing and improving the generation, communication, and utilization of process and equipment data to improve company KPIs. 
• IT Interface:  Act as liaison and technical resource, helping to support coordination and alignment of the activities of all groups as they relate to systems architecture and data collection and utilization in the company. 
• Project Support: Support capital investment projects that the Production Engineer process owners are leading. Ensure precise control specifications and approved electrical drawings meet company standards.  Support equipment run-off, debugging, and adjustment before and during mass production implementation. 

 What We’re Looking For:

• 4-year degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (mechanical/industrial/electrical)
• Ability to work professionally with all levels of the organization 
• Commitment, resourcefulness, ambition, and the ability to aggregate & balance multiple projects 
• Strong technical experience and troubleshooting capability, and willingness to work hands-on 

• Experience with industrial control system design and troubleshooting (PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and Servos). 
• An understanding of industrial networks, including shop floor equipment, production servers, and office workstations.  
• Experience writing and modifying PLC ladder logic and structured text programs. 
• Experience developing and working in VB Script and SQL. 
• A desire to pursue new technology as it becomes available from equipment suppliers. 

• The willingness and ability to work hands-on to repair or improve equipment. 
• A sense of urgency to quickly implement countermeasures to production issues. 
• The capability to prepare concise project justifications and requests for capital investment. 

 What Sets You Apart:

• Experience in the following programming languages/methods (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Python, VB / VBA) 
• Experience in one or more of the following technologies (Angular, Azure, MQTT, MT Connect) 
• Experience in one or more of the following data sources (MS SQL Server, IBM DB2, SAP) 
• Experience with the use of InduSoft, Ignition, WonderWare, or other similar SCADA systems for communication, data manipulation, and data logging. 
• A working understanding of applicable ANSI, NFPA, and OSHA standards and the capability to select equipment components and implement safe control systems. 

• Experience with Omron controls systems. 

Where and When You’ll Work:

• This is an in-person role located at our Columbus, Indiana office—ideal for those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

 

Salary - $75,000 - $115,000 per year. Compensation depends on the selected candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role is eligible for relocation assistance based on current location

 

World Class Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 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
• Onsite Fitness Center & Occupational Health Clinic
• Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

 

Learn more here: https://www.toyotaforklift.com/careers

 

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