Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

A Design Engineer Intern with Bastian Automation 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 involves understanding the customer’s goals and objectives in order to develop and support smart engineered solutions.

This position is an on-site full-time internship in Maryland Heights, MO. 

Job Duties:

• 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
• Support project installations and post-startup mechanical maintenance trips
• Position will be onsite at our Custom Automation plant in Greenfield, IN

Travel:

• Less than 5% travel (travel expense paid by company)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or Technology highly preferred
• Technical writing and documentation experience is highly preferred
• Microsoft Office products experience
• AutoCAD experience
• SolidWorks experience
• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• 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.

About Bastian Automation:

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.

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

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