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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Service Parts and Accessory Development (SPAD) department is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Senior Product Development Engineer - Electrical.

This position is primarily responsible for the technical portion of electrical accessory development and coordination with other divisions of Toyota and suppliers to meet necessary quality, performance, and departmental objectives.

Reporting to the Product Development Manager, the person in this role will support the Service Part and Accessory Development. Potential product responsibility may include exterior and interior illumination, telematics and connected services, wireless products, wire harness, and other modular electrical accessories.

What you’ll be doing

• Work on a team to plan, develop, implement, approve, control, and follow parts through the development life cycle.
• Review and approve CAD data, drawings, etc. and conduct design reviews before tooling kick-off.
• Create, study and issue wiring specifications.
• Establish evaluation and quality assurance requirements for developed accessories through close coordination with TMC and other key Toyota divisions. Develop testing criteria for new products. Identify, develop and communicate product specifications to suppliers.
• Perform evaluations by bench and vehicle, ensuring performance, function, product durability, and safety.
• Analyze and evaluate accessory products to ensure quality standards and customer needs are met. Perform product evaluations (Fit and Function, etc.) and design reviews on all new products during prototype and pre-production development phases.
• Utilize soft skills to communicate and negotiate effectively. Coordinate expectations of internal stakeholders and build consensus. Also expected to work closely with the supply base to achieve objectives.
• Document and continuously improve processes and procedures for the functional area.
• Use advanced technical knowledge to predict and prevent issues as well as analyze, develop and implement countermeasures for ongoing issues. Implement lessons learned into current and future design and design guidelines.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or other technical related disciplines, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in electrical parts development with an understanding of both design and manufacturing principles for electrical parts.
• Computer-Aided Design experience and knowledge to apply tolerance stack up using GD T or traditional tolerance practices.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), problem-solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Proficiency with PC software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, etc.).
• General knowledge and experience with general mechanical design principals, stress analysis, and manufacturing principles.
• Hands-on automotive experience, including the ability to disassemble vehicle components in order to install and evaluate accessory products and develop training aids and installation tools.
• Overseas and travel within North America is required, up to 25%.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Added bonus if you have

• Experience in an automotive product development environment with electrical applications.
• Product testing procedures: familiarity with ASTM, SAE, FMVSS, and working knowledge of product development processes and procedures.
• Experience in telematics/connected services.

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, childcare, 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? Please send an email to [email protected].