Technician – R&D

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s IVS5 Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Technician.

The primary responsibility of this role is to perform as the electronics lab lead technician. This position will ensure the lab operates in compliance with Toyota safety guidelines, conducts evaluations per Toyota specifications and outputs accurate high-quality data with high work efficiency to achieve project milestones.

Reporting to the Technicians and Development Tools Group 1(TDT1) Manager, the person in this role will support the team and department’s objective to develop high quality automotive and mobility products that delight our customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Evaluate all vehicle electronic system designs to ensure safety, performance and compatibility within their electrical environments.
• Conduct evaluations and analyze data with a quality and interdependent safety mindset.
• Learn, collaborate, and work with a team of highly skilled engineering technicians and engineers.
• Continuously seek work process kaizen and develop standard work operating procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What you bring

• An interdependent safety mindset.
• Automotive, Electronics, or Technology degree, or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience operating a dynamometer, spectrum analyzers, RF receivers, signal generators, oscilloscope and network analyzers.
• Experience in EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) field.
• Coordinating vehicle evaluation, design troubleshooting, resource schedule alignment experience.
• Interpreting electrical systems drawings, specifications, manuals, wire diagrams, and standards experience.
• Highly organized in documenting and communicating data and issues accurately, including technical writing and reporting ability.
• Experience with documenting equipment usage and maintenance trends, identifying future needs, and developing proposals.
• Lifelong learner mindset: How and why all vehicle systems work, including test equipment and new technologies.
• OBD (On Board Diagnostic) and CAN (Controller Area Network) tool use, experience, and understanding to troubleshoot system issues.
• Skilled in the use of hand and shop tools to build test fixtures, disassemble and assemble vehicles.
• Experience in updating vehicle and systems software and confirming functionality.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.
• Willingness to travel (domestic and abroad) and work extended hours, weekends, and variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Willingness to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.

Added bonus if you have

• An advanced technical degree.
• Leadership / participation in related organizations inside or outside of Toyota.
• Recognized expertise in electronics related discipline.
• Software programming experience.
• Formal problem-solving qualification e.g. Kepner Tregoe or Six Sigma.
• Japanese language capability.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team will provide you with all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.