Technician - Advanced Safety R&D

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company; Saline (MI); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company seeks team members to join the VME3 Safety Test Evaluation Team, advancing vehicle safety through testing, evaluation, and development of mobility technologies.

You will collaborate with engineers and technicians, support post-test activities, prepare labs for future mobility safety initiatives, and help standardize processes while upholding safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent technical experience in automotive tech, electronics, or lab operations.
• Experience supporting technical equipment, instrumentation, electronics, soldering, or lab operations.
• Familiarity with measurement and data tools such as DTS, FARO, PolyWorks.
• Strong communication and collaboration to work with engineers and technicians.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to document findings and reports.
• Ability to stay organized and manage multiple priorities in a safety-focused environment.

Responsabilités

• Support post-test activities: measurement, scanning, photography, data collection, and documentation.
• Assist with crash testing: vehicle setup, teardown, instrumentation, high-speed cameras, test prep.
• Help prepare lab for future mobility safety initiatives including BEV, advanced safety, and autonomous programs.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to execute testing safely and efficiently.
• Develop and standardize workflows to improve lab efficiency, quality, and productivity.
• Support digital transformation by improving workflows and modernizing lab operations.
• Promote safety, 5S organization, and continuous improvement in daily practice.
• Collect, validate, organize, and communicate technical data for vehicle development decisions.

Connaissances

Communication

Collaboration

Organization

Multitasking

Formation

Associate degree or technical certification

Outils

DTS

FARO

PolyWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Description du poste

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.

What We Are Looking For

Toyota's VME3 Safety Test Evaluation Team plays a critical role in advancing vehicle safety by supporting the testing, evaluation, and development of current and future mobility technologies. The team partners closely with engineers and technicians to generate accurate, high-quality test data that helps shape safer vehicles for customers around the world.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

Added Bonus If You Have

• Additional experience supporting vehicle safety, crashworthiness, or laboratory testing programs.
• Advanced Toyota high-voltage or lithium-ion battery training that enables faster contributions to future mobility initiatives.
• Strong automotive mechanical aptitude with demonstrated hands-on technical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience collecting, validating, analyzing, and presenting technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and digital tools used within testing environments.
• Four or more years of experience supporting vehicle or component safety testing across static and dynamic evaluation activities.