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Toyota North America · 1 day ago

Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Georgetown, KY

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$70/hr - $85/hr

2+ years exp

Toyota North America is a leading automotive manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation and quality. They are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Technology Engineer to develop and implement innovative activities that enhance manufacturing competitiveness and support the Production Engineering Division.

Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop advanced manufacturing technology for future adoption in Toyota’s factory of the future

Independently operate and test advanced robots including industrial arms, inspection systems, and cobot arms

Develop PLC programs and embedded software

Develop, test, and deploy robots, vision systems, and AI/ML solutions

Lead and manage projects from concept to large-scale launch in production by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones

Integrate robots with existing systems in the factories, including interfacing to PLCs, and wifi/networks

Use strong communication skills to create proposals, negotiate roles and responsibilities, and gain approvals

Develop procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage

Follow Toyota’s policies and procedures to ensure equipment and process safety

Present reports and updates to stakeholders, management, and executives

Communicate with stakeholders, keep them informed and engaged, and resolve issues

Document the project process and maintain project documentation

Work cross-functionally with different teams and organizations

Qualification

Advanced manufacturing technologyPLC programmingRobot developmentProject managementAI/ML solutionsROS softwareC/C++/Python programmingWeb developmentElectromechanical troubleshootingCommunication protocolsMachine vision systemsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

BS degree in Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or AI/ML

Minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience

Proficiency with ROS or similar robot system software

Demonstrated project management skills, including scope development, scheduling, vendor/contractor management, and status reporting

Hands-on experience in advanced robot development, deployment, troubleshooting, and failure analysis

Programming proficiency in C, C++, or Python

Web development skills in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript

Strong background in troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems

Familiarity with actuators (motor controllers, gear trains, encoders) and sensors (force/torque, cameras, lidars)

Knowledge of communication protocols: USB, CAN, RS485, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP

Proficient with Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%) and work overtime (up to 20%) as needed

Proven track record of deploying machine vision systems

Excellent communication skills and executive presence

Work Authorization: Green Card, US Citizen

Preferred

Evidence of AI/ML deployed solutions

Proven experience with JSA/JHA

Experience in construction management

Experience in automotive manufacturing plant

Project Management certification

Proven experience with securing approval of funding for projects

Working knowledge or Robot Safety Standards, SAE/ISO, NFPA/NEC, and UL standards

Proven experience with conducting machine risk assessments

Experience deploying and troubleshooting vision systems

Experience with programming Toyopuc PLCs

Experience integrating the following products: Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, GE, Schneider, Keyence, Cognex, IR Vision, Mitsubishi, IFM, CODESYS, Ignition, MIR, MATLAB, Visual studio, Otto, ABB, Fanuc, Kawasaki, Universal Robots, Kepware

Sales experience