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.

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 Engineering’s Powertrain Design & Evaluation department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Hybrid Transmission and Motor Evaluation Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to test Toyota’s local Hybrid Transaxle and Motor products.

Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support the Powertrain Design & Evaluation department's objective to provide highly attractive and competitively designed, locally produced transmissions and motors to our customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Coordinate durability and function testing on Transmission and Motor dynamometers for local components following Toyota’s evaluation process
• TARGET SETTING: Understand, follow, and modify the performance targets to meet Toyota quality
• PLAN:  Select an evaluation plan for localized components based on local design or manufacturing change points
• EXECUTE:  Collaborate with Technicians to complete the testing on in-house or vendor Dynamometers
• ANALYSIS:  Collect, analyze, and visualize test results to make a judgement
• REPORT:  Communicate your conclusion to the Design, Supplier, and Manufacturing teams both locally and in Japan to gain consensus on the result
• Solve technical problems with the Design of localized Transmissions and Motors
• Solve process problems, introducing innovative evaluation methods to always improve the efficiency and effectiveness
• Travel less than 10%
• Overtime 5 hours per week on average

What you bring

• Bachelor’s of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Powertrain evaluation experience in Transmission, Motor or Engine (or combined experience).
• Experience using Matlab, or similar data analysis software
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with designers, suppliers, affiliates, and Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan)
• Flexibility to problem solve, issue analysis and interact with others in a fast-paced multicultural work environment
• Passion for product development
• General understanding and application of standard engineering theory, principles and problem solving
• Effective project management and time management skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally including Japan, Mexico, Canada
• This position requires driving.  A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Added bonus if you have

• Noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) evaluation/testing experience
• Experience using wireless data acquisition
• Team leader experience directing engineering development
• Project management skills including coordination of technology/technical service vendors and suppliers
• Experience using Toyota’s Panel4 data acquisition software

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)

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]