Integration Manager

Toyota Industries Corporation•Noblesville, IN

About The Position

A Integration Manager with the Systems teams works with other Bastian Solutions employees, customers and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies to integrate material handling systems for complex applications. The process involves understanding the customer’s goals and objectives, and developing smart engineered solutions to meet these goals. The Systems Team is the lead for integrating large scale Material Handling solutions, often involving Controls, Software, Robotics, and Consulting Teams within the project. Technologies used in this position include the full scope of Material Handling with conveyors ranging from simple gravity conveyor up to cutting edge shoe sorters with servo driven diverts, robotics, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems from a variety of vendors, and complex add on such as automated carton erection or print and applies. The Integration Manager is responsible for supporting automation projects and will be capable of component selection, mechanical commissioning and mechanical/device troubleshooting, HMI development, PLC programming and debugging, Software debugging, onsite system checkout and startup, and validation of System Throughput and Efficiencies. As experience grows, the Integration Engineering Specialist II may be relied on to help tie reports and code standards into engineering design standards, assist with harmonizing the various teams, and perform other duties under the guidance of the execution team. The Integration Manager helps our company meet its mission to help our customers compete in their markets by providing the best material handling system solutions and technology.

Requirements

Automation Industry experience required.
Must be eligible to work in the US long-term without the need of sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree and 1 – 3 years of experience in related industry
Bachelors degree and 3 – 5 years of experience in related industry
Technical Associates degree and 5 – 10 years of experience in related industry

Responsibilities

Close coordination with Project Management, Integration Technicians, and Integration Specialists.
Managing commissioning and testing efforts on multiple projects and projects with a more complex scope of work.
Using technical expertise to guide others in the performance of their duties.
Develop commissioning and testing documentation specific to each project.
Drive development and execution of agreed upon testing plans in preparation for customer signoff and acceptance.
Manage and monitor defect tracking for projects.
Manage schedule and budget for Integration project personnel.
Manage installation, start up, and troubleshooting of equipment supplied by Bastian and external suppliers, whose quality and operation reflects on Bastian and affects the success of the project.
Management and review of technical and testing documentation from other team members.
Participate in design reviews for project designs and commissioning drawing packages.
Resolving problems escalated by other team members.
Clear communication with management, engineering, project management and other team members
Manage quality of Integration on all projects to adhere to Bastian Solutions standards.
Lead the development and implementation of standard practices to ensure quality improvement and cost reduction.
Work well with others on Bastian and customer teams
Solve problems either individually or through collaboration with suppliers, other internal teams, and team members.
Lead in reviewing testing documents and tracking of on time progress to meet go live schedules.
Create commissioning and testing schedules to meet overall project schedule milestones.
Coordinate with Team Lead for project resource management.
Deliver successful automation projects with regards to customer satisfaction, schedule, time, and budget.
Develop and Maintain commissioning check out list, and operational test plan specific to each project.
Driving conversations and has active participation in Lessons Learned meeting providing relevant material for improvements.
Communicate with other Bastian team members effectively. Check and use voice mail / e-mail diligently. Maintain the team relationship.
Organize and lead trainings to certify others in applicable technologies or programs.
Identify new controls, software or hardware techniques or equipment that will help maintain Bastian as a leader in our industry.
Complete all administrative tasks/paperwork in timely manner.
Other job duties as assigned to support OneBastian projects and processes