Seibi Technician - Production Engineering

Toyota North America; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Paid holidays & PTO

Team member vehicle purchase discount

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Seibi Technician/Engineering Technician for the Battery Department at TBMNC in Liberty, NC. You will execute initial machine set-ups, improve operation availability, and support capital projects from planning to SOP, modifying machine function and design as needed.

The role requires strong PLC programming skills, experience with industrial control systems, and the ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Industrial Controls Engineer/Engineering Tech experience in manufacturing
• Experience with electrical/mechanical industrial systems
• Strong ability to write/modify PLC programs
• Experience with Servo Motion Controllers
• Relay logic troubleshooting and wiring
• Ability to travel up to 30% domestically/internationally
• Ability to access and move within large plant facilities
• Ability to lift 25 pounds; meet physical requirements

Responsibilities

• Test and repair electrical equipment and systems (circuits, wiring, motors, servo drives)
• Write/modify PLC, robot, camera, safety systems programs
• Troubleshoot hydraulics and pneumatics in machines
• Plan and execute machine integration into mass production
• Document work performed (written/electronic)
• Pursue continuous improvement for safety, quality, and productivity
• Develop detailed schedules for work areas/projects
• Learn new processes quickly
• Support machine trials at vendors and Toyota sites
• Certify safety of equipment per standards via safety checks

Skills

Industrial controls

PLC programming

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Servo motion controllers

Hydraulic/pneumatic troubleshooting

Overtime willingness

Domestic travel up to 30%

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Technical associate degree or higher

Tools

PLC programming software

Servo motion controllers (M-Code/SFC)

Hydraulic & pneumatic schematics

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 Technician/Engineering Technician Position.

The primary responsibility of this position is to execute as the North American initial machine set‑up personnel (SV), increase Operation Availability (OA) through continuous improvement and problem‑solving technical issues. This role will also support the Battery department’s objective to execute Capital Projects from planning through Start of Production (SOP) by modifying machine function and design.

This position will be located at TBMNC in Liberty, NC and report to the Seibi Manager for Battery

Successful candidates 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. Successful candidate must be effective at identifying and removing barriers that hinder progress of project. Candidates must decide appropriate work priorities, developing and executing schedule for said priorities and reporting their status to management group.

What you’ll be doing

• Test and repair electrical equipment or systems. (Involving circuits, relay logic, wiring, motors, servo drives, etc.)

• Writing programs and modify existing programs for programmable logic controllers (PLC), robots, cameras, safety systems, and other electronic equipment.

• Troubleshooting and repair machine components of hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Plan and execute machine integration into mass production. (Leveling, adjustment and quality conformation for assigned work area)

• Perform basic administrative skills including documentation of work performed by written/electronic methods.

• Problem solving and continuous improvement of safety, quality, and productivity.

• Develop detailed schedule for assigned work area / project.

• Demonstrate the ability to learn new processes by different means.

• Supporting Machine trials at vendors and internal to Toyota locations.

• Certify safety of equipment per the standards via safety integrity check

What you bring

• Industrial Controls Engineer/Engineering Tech experience in a manufacturing environment, including equipment installation, modification, and optimization

• Experience with electrical and/or mechanical systems in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Strong ability to write programs and modify existing programs for programmable logic controllers (PLC)

• Working experience with Servo Motion Controllers (M-Code or SFC)

• Technical experience with relay logic including wiring and troubleshooting

• Experience with Hydraulic or Pneumatic troubleshooting and schematic reading

• Availability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and shutdowns

• Business travel, both domestic and international - up to 30%.

• Ability to stand, stoop, and walk throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant for many hours of the day.

• Ability to ascend & descend stairs throughout a large industrial manufacturing plant.

• Ability to bend, kneel and crawl to gain access to equipment for repair

• Ability to lift, push and pull 25 pounds in a one‑time event

• The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Added bonus if you have

• Technical associate degree or higher or equivalent experience
• Experience in pre‑production set up
• Experience gathering and analyzing quality data from multiple sources to determine root cause.
• Experience with high volume production in a clean room environment

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 Toyotaregardless 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.

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