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.
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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 grow and challenge what's possible with us.
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Who we're looking for
Toyota's TMNA Battery Plant Engineering (Battery PLE) Advanced Planning & Innovation team is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to support the mission of providing facility infrastructure necessary to allow battery manufacturing and on-site suppliers to manufacture high quality products in a safe and regulatory-compliant environment. We will accomplish this by developing team members capable of creating innovative and efficient infrastructure designs, allowing us to collaboratively meet business and customer needs.
Reporting to the Battery PLE Advanced Planning & Innovation Manager, this role focuses on engineering planning, innovation, and analysis of new concepts for battery facility design and construction to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency for our construction processes and partners. The candidates should consistently demonstrate attributes of next level capability as outlined in the Toyota Core Competencies and meets expectations of current position.
What you'll be doing
A Senior Mechanical Engineer for the Battery PLE Advanced Planning & Innovation team will support innovative planning and analysis by:
- Offering technical support for early project planning, focusing on industrial building mechanical system design/integration and pre-construction analysis.
- Conducting studies on innovative technical design and implementation procedures, including cost and schedule impacts.
- Researching and benchmarking industry trends to enhance building design and installation, supporting quality, cost, schedule, and safety goals.
- Developing and supporting project justifications, business cases, and management presentations.
- Providing technical expertise throughout the planning, design, and construction phases, including cross-department collaboration.
What you bring
- Bachelor of Science (or higher) in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, or similar) or 5+ years of hands-on building mechanical system experience
- 5+ years of experience in building design, construction, and/or operation/maintenance
- 5+ years of experience in industrial building mechanical systems (HVAC, process piping, chilled water, compressed air, etc.)
- 3 years of reporting & presentation skills, including Intermediate level experience of computer skills (Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Outlook)
What you may bring
- Professional Engineering (PE) License
- Experience in industrial building chemical systems (wastewater, tank farms, etc.)
- Fundamental skills of problem solving and desire improve/kaizen
- Experience in industrial control or automation systems (i.e. Energy/Building Management Systems, fire alarm systems, SCADA, etc.)
- Experience in cross-departmental collaboration
- Experience with Power BI, Bluebeam Revu, Navisworks, and/or AutoCAD
- Industry related Certifications in ASHRAE, CEM, LEED AP, PMP, etc.
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
• Flexible work options based on business needs
• 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)
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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.