Advanced Technology Engineer

An Advanced Technologies Engineer develops strong relationships with all Bastian Solutions business units to provide pre and post go-live efforts of Advanced Technology projects. An Advanced Technologies Engineer shall ensure all Advanced Technology Systems continue to operate at optimal levels well into the life of the system and that all clients are happy with the ongoing performance of the system.

 

Travel Requirements

• 50% overnight travel (Travel expenses paid by Bastian Solutions)

 

Preferred Skills and Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline
• Mechanical and electrical experience in the implementation of advanced technologies
• Understanding of the Exacta Software and how it interfaces with advanced technologies for logistic solutions
• Material Handling automation design and sales experience
• CAD experience (AutoCAD)

 

Job Functions

• Work with the Director of Corporate Strategy on new advanced technologies Bastian is considering as a supplier
• Act as a liaison with Advanced technologies and Bastian for all support and maintenance issues
• Work with the Unified Support Manager in supporting advanced technologies that existing Bastian Support Personnel are not able to handle.
• Create standards on how an advanced technologies should be mechanically installed and electrically wired
• Work with the Project Managers and Site Supervisors during installations of advanced technologies by spending time on site to make sure it is being done to our best of breed standards
• Support the Manager of Mechanical Installations and team allowing Bastian to internally install our advanced technology solutions
• Partners with Project Managers to verify each site meets the necessary requirements before installation begins
• Support Projects Managers to optimize the advanced technologies after installation creating peak performance for our customers
• Train site teams and how optimize advanced technologies for peak performance
• Create a troubleshooting guide for advanced technology end users and Bastian employees
• Helps to maintain all our advanced technology installations by making a yearly site visits along with other support personnel that are under warranty or have paid for support.  
• Make sure all firmware is up to date and that maintenance is being performed while working with Bastian Support Engineers
• Create a preventative maintenance plan each advanced technology end user.
• Work with Systems Maintenance Manager to provide a preventative maintenance service to our advanced technology end users
• Work with engineering manager to create standard designs and layouts for the workstation area around the Autostore ports.  Pick to tote, carton delivery, pick to carton, pick to bagger, etc.
• Conduct training for Advanced Technology support position within Bastian Solutions and for the client (Maintenance, Project Engineers, Project Managers, BSS Team, Service Technicians, Bastian Support, Sales Force)
• Work with Unified Support Manager to ensure enough resources are trained to provide emergency support 24/7 on all Advanced Technology Systems, participate in on-call rotation.
• Train with BSS to check and service databases linked to all Advanced Technology performance.
• Formalize Super User and Maintenance training.
• Provide highest level of technical expertise to minimize the reliance on manufacturer.
• Provide Go-Live support to project team to gain knowledge of the system and ease the client’s transition to support.
• Attend support kick off meetings to transition from project team to support team.
• Ensure all Advanced Technology Systems stay up-to-date by monitoring manufacturer updates and pushing those updates to all clients when released.
• Aid in the sales process when requested.
• Maintain positive relationship with all Bastian Solutions Advanced Technology clients and use that relationship to promote site tours with Bastian Solutions sales staff.
• Write Blog articles and host trade organization events to promote the all Advanced Technology offered by Bastian Solutions

 

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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

 

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.