EV Battery Equipment Launch Engineer (12-Month Contract)

Toyota North America; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Contract Engineer for a 12-month assignment in Liberty, NC to support production preparation and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, experience with AutoCAD/CATIA/Creo, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and lean manufacturing processes. Occasional travel up to 25% and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field with 5+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Experience with production preparation of Battery, Electronics or Chemical manufacturing equipment (3 years required, 5 years preferred).
• Experience creating process plans and machine specifications using lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience leading capital projects with schedules, budgets and KPI reporting (3 years required, 5 years preferred).
• Experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Creo or similar; ability to read/modify 2D/3D drawings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint (intermediate or above).
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25%.
• Ability to work weekends and shutdowns such as July and December.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.
• Create and manage detailed schedules and budgetary control for the assigned area.
• Create battery manufacturing process plans and machine specifications applying lean principles and standards.
• Apply knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and civil design to engineering criteria and feedback.
• Create explanatory documents and drawings for stakeholders including vendors and contractors.
• Collaborate across functions to drive progress and achieve project goals.
• Plan and monitor installation, identify field issues, and work with construction coordinators and builders to countermeasure.
• Support safety culture and Toyota safety requirements.
• Demonstrate quality-first leadership through pre-production and mass production trials.
• Mentor peers and contribute to engineering standards and work instructions.
• Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar field

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Creo

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Toyota North America is seeking a Contract Engineer for a 12-month assignment in Liberty, NC to support production preparation and launch of EV battery manufacturing equipment.

The role requires 5+ years in engineering, experience with AutoCAD/CATIA/Creo, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and lean manufacturing processes. Occasional travel up to 25% and weekend work may be required.