Site Project Engineers are the primary representatives for Bastian Solutions during the installation, commissioning, and startup portions of a material handling/ automation project. Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, has a strong, 70+ year presence in the North American market, with regional sales offices located throughout the US and Canada. Bastian Solutions is the lead of integrating large scale Material Handling solutions often involving Bastian’s Controls, Software, Robotics, Custom Automation, and Consulting Teams within a project.
Job Functions
- Close coordination with Project Manager and/or Field Application Engineer as applicable.
- Assist with final review of equipment layouts and installation drawings redline and/or update installation drawings where applicable.
- Help develop and provide input into Request For Quote (RFQ) for installation contractor selection. On-site receiving of shipments and organization of implementation site (documenting damage, inventory equipment, preparing lay-down areas, etc.).
- Develop daily Site Reports and publish to project team and / or customer.
- Manage subcontractor personnel and hold them to Bastian and customer standards; costs and installation time based on goals / budgets received from Project Manager.
- Help implement and manage Bastian safety processes/protocol to maintain a safe work site. This includes sub-contractors hired by Bastian Solutions.
- Manage the installation, start-up, troubleshooting of Bastian supplied equipment in coordination with a Bastian commissioning engineer, Project Manager, or project engineer.
- Assist in industrial control system debugging and all other equipment interfaces Bastian Solutions provides when applicable. This includes assistance in equipment acceptance testing.
- Develop and maintain installation and commissioning check list.
- Maintain daily task/issues/punch list and work with project manager in developing priority ranking.
- Solve technical problems either individually or through collaboration.
- Clear and effective communication with management, engineering, project management and other team members.
- Check and use voicemail and e-mail diligently.
- Respond to customer requests in a timely manner.
Travel Requirements
- Ability to travel 50 - 75% to customer sites within 3 hours of Chicago.
Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship
- 4-year Engineering or Building Construction Management Degree
- Energetic, Ambitious, Hard working
- Strong interpersonal skills required
- Must be fluent with the MS Office software suite
- Must be able to interpret facility and equipment layouts/drawings
- 2D or 3D CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.) a plus
- Skilled in mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and PLC troubleshooting
- Material Handling, Robotics, Manufacturing or Packaging background a plus
- Previous automation experience a plus
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About Bastian Solutions
Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
- Vacation/Holiday Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Volunteer Work
- Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
- Company Meetings & Events
Pay range: $75k - $100k/year depending on experience plus bonuses.
Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.
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