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Senior Engineer - Plant Engineering

AT Toyota North America
Toyota North America

Senior Engineer - Plant Engineering

Lexington, KY

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 Battery Plant Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer.

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The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as project leader for design and construction projects (expansions, renovations, greenfield, etc.) at our sites in North America.

The person in this role will support the Department's objective to provide project management, construction, and building design to ensure projects are designed and built to quality, cost, schedule and safety KPIs for North American manufacturing sites, Research & Development Sites and Logistics and Distribution sites.

What you'll be doing

  • Senior Engineer for new Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina greenfield construction project.
  • Develop and review criteria (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical) for design of buildings.
  • Provide technical support to North American Manufacturing Centers (plants) in the areas of building design and construction, including development and maintaining of building related standards.
  • Coordinate and lead for industrial buildings and building related systems (HVAC, air compressor, boilers, chillers, etc.) as technical support for local facility groups at each site, as well as for submittals during project management.
  • Utilize experience in plant planning project management, construction, and building design to ensure projects are designed and built to quality, cost, schedule and safety KPIs.
  • Provide Customer Satisfaction with proper communication and consensus with customer to support their needs.
  • Prepare and report out detailed project status reports
  • Participate, conduct and lead engineering studies

What you bring

  • Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering
  • Experience in building design and construction, including industrial buildings and building related systems
  • Experience as Project Lead for Model Change, Equipment Installation, or Building Construction
  • Experience with one or more of the following:

    • Industrial mechanical systems (piping, chilled water, compressed air, etc.)
    • Industrial power systems (switchgear, power distribution systems, 480VAC and higher)
    • Controls such as PLC, networking systems, Building Management Systems and/or Variable Frequency Drive
    • General construction (concrete, steel, civil work)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
  • Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint

Added bonus if you have

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil or Industrial Engineering
  • Project management experience for industrial construction projects
  • Experience in industrial structural steel systems
  • Experience in large scale civil installations
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License
  • Experience with Project Management software such as MS Project, AutoDesk Build, Primavera, ProCore or similar

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
  • 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, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

Client-provided location(s): Georgetown, KY 40324, USA
Job ID: Toyota_North_America-371571643
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses