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.
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 Technical Analysis Group (TAG) is looking for a highly motivated and qualified Engineer, preferably with an emphasis on Advanced Driving Assistance Systems, electronically stored information, and/or connected technologies.
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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Design & Technical Analysis Engineering, the person in this position is responsible for analyzing technical issues relating to vehicle safety, performance, and quality. The position is located in Plano, Texas; the selected candidate will be expected to reside within commutable distance of this location.
What you'll be doing
- Work on a team, including with associates from other departments or affiliates, to evaluate reported product concerns and product performance.
- Manage the technical aspects of field incident evaluation, including accident analysis, quality performance, and customer vehicle concerns. Review and analyze matters and provide technical feedback promptly.
- Provide design analysis and forensic engineering support concerning:
- Vehicle accident reconstruction
- Causes of vehicle accidents
- Biomechanical and injury mechanism evaluations
- Design history of vehicle structures and systems
- Vehicle crash test performance and vehicle evaluations
- Regulatory compliance and government testing
- Industry engineering practices
- Develop engineering evaluations and opinions through design analysis and technical analysis. Engineering evaluations and opinions will help develop strategies for responding to claims and lawsuits by providing a sound technical basis for incident and product performance evaluation.
- Perform vehicle inspections, accident scene inspections and testify at depositions, arbitrations, and trials.
- Analyze and evaluate new/prototype products when requested.
- Utilize communication skills to explain highly technical subject matters.
- Provide other technical or engineering input upon request.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferably with an electrical or computer emphasis).
- 7+ years of professional-level experience in automotive product development and/or evaluation environment.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical (problem solving) and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% to 40% of the time.
Added bonus if you have
- Familiarity with accident reconstruction, vehicle safety systems, federal motor vehicle safety standards.
- Familiarity with vehicle, and component testing, vehicle diagnostic scan tools.
- Familiarity with product (including software) developmental processes and procedures.
- Teaching or professional instruction experience (of technical subject matter).
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
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- 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
- Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
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, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.