Innovation Engineer Intern

Toyota Automated Logistics is seeking an Innovation Engineering Intern to work in their Meridian, ID location for the Summer of 2026.

Job Overview

This internship is a hands‑on robotics engineering role focused on mobile robots, industrial automation, sensors, safety hardware, and rapid prototyping. We are looking for students who have built robots before, especially through FIRST Robotics (FRC/FTC) or similar robotics teams, and who are pursuing mechatronics, robotics, or electromechanical engineering pathways. You will work alongside experienced engineers completing bench‑top testing and robot subsystem prototypes that influence future product decisions.

Job Functions

• Prototyping sensors, cameras, and safety devices on robotics test benches
• Wiring and testing E‑stops, safety relays, pendants, and controllers
• Evaluating industrial components (wireless devices, IO modules)
• Supporting robot simulation experiments
• All projects will require documenting findings to support engineering decisions
  
  

Travel Requirements

• 10% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)
  
  

Required Qualifications And Preferred Skills

• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• In pursuit of a Bachelors of Engineering degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, or Computer Science
• Robotics Experience
• Participation in FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), FTC, VEX, or similar
• Experience building robots: wiring, sensors, motors, controllers, or mechanisms
• Comfort using tools, multimeters, and debugging physical systems
• Basic electronics and wiring
• Troubleshooting sensors and actuators
• Prototyping and testing ideas quickly
• CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Etc.)
• Entry‑level programming (Python, C/C++, Arduino, PLCs, or similar)
• Comfortable learning new hardware quickly
• 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.
  
  

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About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande’s warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

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
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions
• Company Meetings & Events
  
  

Toyota Automated Logistics does not work with outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.