Advanced Safety R&D Technician: Vehicle Testing

Toyota North America; Saline (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented safety test technician to join the VME3 Barrier Lab team. You will operate in a fast-paced laboratory, support testing activities, and contribute to safer vehicle development through accurate data collection and collaboration with engineers and technicians.

You will help with post-test activities, vehicle setup, instrumentation support, high-speed camera operations, and lab readiness for future mobility initiatives, while emphasizing

Qualifications

• An associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent technical experience providing a strong foundation in automotive technology, electronics, mechanical systems, laboratory operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting technical equipment, instrumentation, electronics, soldering activities, or laboratory operations where attention to detail is critical.
• Familiarity with measurement, scanning, inspection, or data acquisition tools such as DTS, FARO, PolyWorks, or similar technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that enable you to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to document findings, create reports, and support technical projects.
• Demonstrated ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and consistently deliver high‑quality work in a safety‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Support post-test activities, including coordinating measurement, scanning, photography, documentation, and data collection to ensure accurate and timely delivery of test results.
• Contribute to crash testing by assisting with vehicle setup, teardown, instrumentation support, high-speed camera operations, and test preparation.
• Help prepare the laboratory for future mobility safety initiatives involving battery electric vehicles, advanced safety technologies, and autonomous vehicle development programs.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and cross‑functional stakeholders to execute testing activities safely and efficiently, in line with project requirements.
• Develop, improve, and standardize work processes that enhance laboratory efficiency, consistency, quality, and productivity.
• Support digital transformation efforts by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, streamline processes, and modernize laboratory operations.
• Champion a culture of safety, workplace organization, and continuous improvement by applying Toyota principles and best practices daily.
• Assist in collecting, validating, organizing, and communicating technical data that supports vehicle development decisions.

Job description

Toyota North America is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented safety test technician to join the VME3 Barrier Lab team. You will operate in a fast-paced laboratory, support testing activities, and contribute to safer vehicle development through accurate data collection and collaboration with engineers and technicians.

You will help with post-test activities, vehicle setup, instrumentation support, high-speed camera operations, and lab readiness for future mobility initiatives, while emphasizing