Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Toyota Automated Logistics is a global provider of integrated warehouse automation solutions. The Design Engineer Intern develops and supports equipment designs for distribution, production, and material-handling systems, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and engineering teams. The role also supports documentation, troubleshooting, installations, and mechanical maintenance activities.

What you'll do:

• Modify, critique, and release equipment designs per customer and Toyota Automated Logistics specifications and standards
• Collaborate with Automation, Controls, or Commissioning engineers to create 3D layouts for system studies
• Create detailed installation and layout drawings
• Troubleshoot and modify manufactured equipment, creating red line drawings, updating SolidWorks models and drawings to create As-Built packages prior to shipment
• Effectively communicate schedules, design concepts, and training to personnel at Toyota Automated Logistics and end user facilities
• Create and modify mechanical manuals, preventative maintenance schedules and tasks, and troubleshooting guides
• Attend training and become certified in applicable technologies or programs
• Be a team member and contributor within the office, providing help outside of department scope when required
• Deliver projects that meet or exceed customer’s expectations, developing repeat customers
• Attend meetings and functions on time with active involvement
• Research new components and materials, providing recommendations for adoption into standards
• Coordinate with other engineers or teams to ensure all components are accounted for across disciplines

What they're looking for:

• A Design Engineer Intern with Toyota Automated Logistics collaborates with coworkers, customers, and suppliers to utilize the latest technologies while creating equipment design for integration into distribution, production solutions and other material handling components/units
• This position is an on-site full time internship in Greenfield IN
• The team will consider candidates outside of the Central Indiana /Indianapolis area, as this internship does have stipend/living assistance to help off-set living expenses if you're currently not residing in Central Indiana/Indianapolis area
• Less than 5% travel (travel expense paid by company)
• Microsoft Office products experience
• AutoCAD experience
• SolidWorks experience
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship
• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Technology highly preferred
• Technical writing and documentation experience is highly preferred

Benefits:

• Stipend/living assistance to help offset living expenses for candidates currently residing outside the Central Indiana/Indianapolis area
• Travel expenses paid by the company for less than 5% travel
• 401(k) Retirement Plan