Overview

Who we are

Toyota Research & Development is racing toward a new future of mobility with a diverse team to help us enhance and design products to help people move. Headquartered in Michigan, the research hub of America, we offer competitive salaries, amazing benefits, leadership which prioritizes growth and development, and the chance to play a substantial role in our constant pursuit of innovation and advanced technology. Join an inclusive team environment that puts “respect for people” first, with long-term career opportunities within R&D or across Toyota’s enterprise.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Powertrain Calibration & Evaluation Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Drivability Performance Development Engineer

The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and incorporate vehicle performance targets which achieve drivability needs for North American market thru vehicle testing and simulation.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Powertrain Calibration & Evaluation department's objective to develop world class powertrains which exceed our customer’s expectations.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop and implement power performance and drivability requirements into North American vehicle development for conventional and electrified drivetrains.

• Benchmark competitor vehicles and understand N.A. market conditions to determine appropriate vehicle targets.

• Plan and execute vehicle level testing, both in a chassis dynamometer and on-road.

• Analyze technical data, develop appropriate countermeasures, and negotiate implementation.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional group including part design engineers, performance development engineers, and manufacturing to achieve overall vehicle requirements.

• Conduct field issue investigation, suitability trips, and technical research projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 

• Performance evaluation work experience in the mobility industry

• Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required (10%)

• Willingness to work overtime as required.

• Experience with analyzing and summarizing large data sets

• Experience with complex system evaluation including sensor instrumentation, data acquisition, and data processing

• Project Management experience (schedule, task, open issue management)

• Acceptable driving record

What you may bring

• Experience with transmission hardware and control calibration

• Experience with 1D simulation tools such as GT-Suite, MATLAB/Simulink.

• Experience leading evaluation testing trips with subjective & objective data collection

• Capability to create and utilize scripts using languages such as Python, MATLAB and VBA.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on 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

• Vehicle purchase & lease programs

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

• 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, child care, schools and more

• Flexible spending accounts

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business. 

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 or need assistance with your application?  Check out the How to Apply section of our careers page on Toyota.com or send an email to [email protected]