Principal Technician - Manufacturing Technician/Seibi (Battery Cell)

TNA Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

401(k) with company match

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. is seeking a Seibi Lead Technician in Liberty, NC to drive machine set up, OA improvements, and cross-functional problem solving within the Battery group. You’ll lead, mentor, and schedule Seibi activities, coordinating with the PE master plan and management teams.

The role requires hands-on technical work, strong communication, and readiness to travel up to 30% domestically/internationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Technical associate degree or higher or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with complex manufacturing equipment and robotics.
• Ability to teach technical topics and mentor technicians.
• PLC programming experience with Mitsubishi and Toyopuc PLCs.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Participate in Seibi project planning with PE.
• Create detailed Seibi schedules aligned to the master PE schedule.
• Mentor Technicians on Seibi activity.
• Support technical development across cross-functional groups.
• Develop and manage denwacho for commissioning process.
• Provide written/verbal project status reports to management.
• Identify issues, implement countermeasures and risk mitigation.
• Lead effective communication with management and Seibi members.
• Perform hands-on Seibi tasks alongside team members as needed.

Skills

Project planning

Mentorship

Technical problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Technical associate degree or higher

Tools

PLC programming - Mitsubishi

PLC programming - Toyopuc

Microsoft Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for Toyota’s Production Engineering Battery department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Seibi Lead Technician to work in the Battery group. The primary responsibility of this position is to execute as the North American machine set up personnel (SV), increase Operation Availability (OA) through continuous improvement and problem-solving technical issues. This position will be located at TBMNC in Liberty, NC and report to the Seibi Manager for Battery. Successful candidate must exhibit Toyota Way leadership values; (Respect for People and Continuous Improvement Activity). Desired characteristics include perseverance, curiosity for enrichment learning, self-motivation, good communication skills and humility. Must be able to navigate complex problem solving at the regional level. Successful candidate must be effective at identifying and removing barriers that hinder progress. Candidate must decide appropriate work priorities, developing and executing schedule for said priorities and reporting their status to management group.

What you’ll be doing

• Participate in project planning for Seibi with PE
• Make detailed Seibi schedules that align to PE master schedule for project work
• Directly supporting Technicians through a mentorship pertaining to Seibi activity
• Support technical development of team and other cross functional groups
• Develop & manage denwacho for commissioning process
• Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and other groups
• Recognize Seibi member struggles and implement countermeasures
• Lead effective communication with Mgr. and Seibi members that require solutions
• Evaluate Seibi task for safety using JSA’s and implement risk mitigation plan
• Perform “hands-on” Seibi tasks alongside T/M’s as needed to complete work objectives
• Positive attitude with proven results on a cross functional team

What you bring

• Technical associate’s degree or higher or equivalent field experience
• Experience with complex manufacturing equipment such as component assembly machines, robots, high volume processing machines
• Experienced technical problem solving and implementation
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience teaching technical subject matter in classroom and/or on the job training
• PLC programming experience including the ability to read, interpret, modify and set up communications
• Ability to support weekends, off shift, and holidays as needed
• Ability to work the two shutdown times of the year in July and December
• Ability for business travel, both domestic and international will be up to 30% undefined
• Added bonus if you have Associate’s degree
• Machine Safety Fundamental Course completion (TUV or similar)
• Toyopuc PLC Programming experience
• Mitsubishi PLC Programming Experience
• Working experience with Microsoft Power BI
• Experience gathering and analyzing quality data
• Experience presenting and reporting out to Management and Executives
• Experience with Production Processes including Standardized Work (STW) and Job Instruction Sheets (JIS)
• New model launch experience
• TBP Panel Completion

What we’ll bring

• 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
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)
• 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 all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

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.

At Toyota, we don’t just have a vision, but a group of talented, dedicated people who work hard every day to turn that vision into reality.

Our mission is to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move. We believe that nothing is impossible. We have big dreams and persevere through any obstacles. We work together to create the future of mobility and make the world a better place.

Career Possibilities:

Toyota is a place for people who dream big and are determined to make those dreams a reality. We encourage innovation and look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to make the world a better place. We thrive on teamwork and collaboration and know diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are not only the right thing for our people, they are a business imperative. Together, we’re empowered to forge our own paths — to be agile, curious and embrace a growth mindset and immerse ourselves in situations to gain new perspectives and to inspire bold, innovative ways of thinking and working. Our success as a company is directly tied to our team members’ success, and our collective ability to give back to society through an unwavering commitment to delight our customers and make people’s lives better. If you want to be part of the next-generation of innovations that help keep the world moving, then join us. And let’s start our impossible, together.