Autonomous Vehicle Technician

Toyota Industries Corporation•Fort Wayne, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bastian Automation, a division of Toyota Automated Logistics, is seeking a Robotics Technician to support customers in the Fort Wayne, IN area. The Robotics Technician will assist in integration, troubleshooting, and training of autonomous vehicle technologies. They will primarily provide on-site technical support to customers in the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas. This position works under the direction of the Autonomous Vehicle Operations Team in Georgetown, KY. Additionally, they may provide vehicle / system integration and support at locations outside the Fort Wayne, IN area within North America as needed. Overnight travel within North America is occasionally required with this position.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
Minimum of 2+ years of work experience.
Must be willing to travel overnight – up to 25%
Ability to use voltmeter and various small hand tools
Computer proficiency: PC laptop, Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc), basic knowledge of Linux and TelNet
Logical and analytical thinking with a methodical approach to problem solving is essential to success in this role.
Ability to advise, mentor, coach, teach, and effectively communicate with colleagues and customers.
Must be able to occasionally lift / move up to 70lbs.
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.

Nice To Haves

An associate’s / bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience).
Working knowledge of automation technology is a plus (PLCs, Motors, Servos, Motor Controllers, Power Circuits, RFID, Encoders, Sensors etc.…).
Basic understanding of electrical theory and mechanical design principles is a plus.
Trustworthy, reliable, and self-motivated to earn and maintain the respect of our customers.

Responsibilities

Assist or lead in integrating AV systems primarily at locations within the Fort Wayne and surrounding areas with no overnight travel.
Occasionally assist or lead in integrating AV systems at other customer locations in North America with overnight travel.
Work extensively with software applications and web interfaces (primarily using a laptop PC) to configure, optimize, and troubleshoot our customer’s AV systems.
Primarily, be physically present at customer sites such as manufacturing and warehouse facilities to observe and optimize AV system performance but occasionally work remotely (from home) to support our customers.
Effectively communicate with customers and frequently prepare system technical reports and documentation.