Automation Software Engineer

Responsibilities

You will design, develop, and integrate software components for autonomous material handling equipment and robotic platforms. This involves collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate system performance and solve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline and possess at least 2 years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in object-oriented programming, Linux environments, and hardware integration is required.

Skills

• C++
• Python
• C#
• Linux
• Git
• Robotics
• Computer vision
• Autonomous navigation
• Path planning
• Embedded systems
• LiDAR
• Sensor integration
• Debugging
• Software architecture
• Machine learning
• Multithreaded programming

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical plans
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee assistance program

About this role

Join our Team as an Automation Software Engineer!

The Role:

We’re seeking an Automation Software Engineer to develop software for the next
generation of intelligent automation, robotics, and autonomous material handling
equipment. You’ll design and integrate software that connects embedded systems,
sensors, computer vision, and intelligent vehicle platforms. Working alongside
software, robotics, machine learning, electrical, and mechanical engineers,
you’ll help solve complex technical challenges and bring scalable,
high-performance automation technologies from development through validation and
release.

What You’ll Be Doing:

* Design, develop, test, and release software components for automated forklift
models and product options.
* Build software architectures, component functionality, and system
integrations for complex automation and autonomous vehicle applications.
* Create algorithms supporting autonomous navigation, computer vision, path
planning, and safety-critical automation.
* Integrate software with cameras, LiDAR, sensors, embedded controllers, and
robotic hardware platforms.
* Lead technical development for assigned components, identifying risks,
resolving architectural challenges, and supporting project objectives.
* Partner with software, embedded, robotics, machine learning, electrical, and
mechanical engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
* Validate system performance, analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and
recommend improvements to reliability.
* Evaluate emerging technologies, software tools, and frameworks while
documenting designs, system architecture, validation plans, and technical
recommendations.

What We’re Looking For:

* Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering,
Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related
engineering discipline.
* 2+ years of professional software development using C++, Python, C#, or
another object-oriented programming language.
* Proficiency in Linux-based development environments and modern software
development practices, including Git source control.
* Hands-on work integrating software with cameras, LiDAR, embedded controllers,
robotic platforms, or similar hardware.
* Familiarity with localization, navigation, and autonomous path-planning
algorithms.
* Strong software debugging, troubleshooting, and analytical skills for solving
complex technical problems.
* Effective written and verbal communication with the ability to collaborate
across multidisciplinary engineering teams and manage competing priorities.

What Sets You Apart:

* Robotics, autonomous vehicle, computer vision, industrial automation,
automotive, or material handling industry experience.
* Familiarity with machine learning, AI, perception algorithms, or sensor
technologies such as radar, IMUs, and GPS.
* Exposure to embedded software, embedded Linux, real-time operating systems
(RTOS), multithreaded programming, distributed systems, or real-time software
design.
* Safety-critical software, functional safety, automated testing, software
validation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), or DevOps
experience.
* Interest in emerging automation technologies and applying new tools and
approaches to intelligent, autonomous systems.

Where and When You’ll Work:

* This is an in-person role located at our Syracuse, New York office—ideal for
those who thrive in a hands-on, team-oriented environment.

What Your Total Compensation & Benefits Package will look like:

Salary - $83,340 - $106,845 per year. Compensation depends on the selected
candidate’s education and experience.

Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation assistance.

World Class Benefits:

* Competitive Salary
* Performance Bonus
* Generous Paid Time Off and 13 Paid Holidays
* Affordable Medical plans and no-cost Dental & Vision options
* 100% 401(k) match up to 6%
* Company-Paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
* Tuition Assistance Program
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with access to mental health care, legal
support, and financial guidance
* Recognition and Kaizen (continuous improvement) Reward Programs
* Meaningful opportunities for personal and professional development
* Best in class work culture!

Big Name | Big Opportunities | Life is Better at Toyota

Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), the industry leader in forklift
sales, comprises two main brands: Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond
Corporation. We believe investing in the best people, products, and processes
will fuel our future success, and we will always be driven by our foundational
principles of “respect for people” and “continuous improvement”. With
opportunities across North America, we are confident you will find the right
position within TMHNA that can help you build a long, fulfilling career.

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About Toyota Material Handling

Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees · headquartered in Columbus, Indiana