Technician - Integrated Vehicle Systems

TNA Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. Company; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Paid holidays & PTO

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Technician for the Integrated Vehicle Systems team. The role involves maintaining test vehicles, retrofitting sensors, and executing evaluations on public roads and closed test tracks.

You will troubleshoot data collection, update software, and collaborate with engineering and technician colleagues to ensure safe, high-quality testing operations. Domestic/international travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical field or 2+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on data-acquisition experience for vehicle testing.
• Experience updating vehicle system software and troubleshooting by phone or video.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, manuals, wiring diagrams, and standards.
• Experience using OBD/CAN tools to troubleshoot vehicle systems.
• Valid driver's license and hands-on experience with hand and shop tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain test vehicles, equipment, and facilities for safe evaluations.
• Retrofit and maintain ADAS sensors and data acquisition systems.
• Conduct advanced driver-assistance and automated driving evaluations on public roads and closed test courses.
• Collect and analyze vehicle and system data to support assessments.
• Update vehicle software and verify functionality before tests.
• Diagnose vehicle and system issues using OBD/ECU tools and diagrams.
• Build test fixtures and assemble/disassemble vehicle systems with tools.
• Travel domestically and internationally 30–50% to support testing.

Skills

Data acquisition tools

Vehicle software updates

Troubleshooting skills

Wiring diagrams

Hand tools & fixtures

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree or 2+ years experience

Tools

CAN tools

OBD tooling

Job description

Overview

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 Integrated Vehicle Systems Department evaluates advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems against functional and performance requirements. We're looking for a passionate and highly motivated Technician who enjoys hands-on vehicle work, technical troubleshooting, data collection, and supporting safe, high-quality evaluations. Reporting to the Technician Supervisor, you will maintain test vehicles and equipment, retrofit vehicle systems, and execute evaluations on public roads and closed test courses. Your work will help ensure reliable test operations, accurate evaluation results, and a safe working environment for the team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Success in this role means keeping vehicles, equipment, and testing environments safe, functional, and ready for evaluation. Each day may involve hands-on vehicle work, system troubleshooting, data collection, and collaboration with engineering and technician teams.

• Maintain the functionality and safety of test vehicles, equipment, and facilities to support reliable evaluation activities.
• Retrofit, install, and maintain advanced driver-assistance and automated driving sensors, data-acquisition systems, and related vehicle equipment.
• Execute advanced driver-assistance and automated driving performance evaluations on public roads and closed test courses.
• Collect, review, and analyze vehicle and system data to support functional and performance assessments.
• Update vehicle system software and confirm proper functionality before testing and evaluation activities.
• Diagnose vehicle and system issues using onboard diagnostic and controller area network tools, technical drawings, specifications, manuals, and wiring diagrams.
• Build test fixtures and safely disassemble, modify, and assemble vehicle systems using hand and shop tools.
• Travel domestically and internationally, approximately 30% to 50%, to support testing and business needs.

What You Bring

• Associate degree in a technical or academic field, or 2+ years of equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience using data-acquisition equipment to support vehicle or system testing.
• Experience updating vehicle system software, confirming functionality, and providing or receiving troubleshooting support by phone or video conference.
• Experience interpreting electrical system drawings, specifications, manuals, wiring diagrams, and technical standards.
• Experience using onboard diagnostic and controller area network tools to troubleshoot vehicle system issues.
• Valid driver's license and hands-on experience using hand and shop tools to build test fixtures and disassemble or assemble vehicles.

Added Bonus

• Vehicle dynamics evaluation experience that helps you contribute quickly to vehicle testing activities.
• Automotive Service Excellence certification that strengthens your technical vehicle knowledge.
• Toyota driving certifications that support vehicle evaluation activities.
• Experience writing small software scripts to automate evaluations or improve data-collection processes.

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.

Career Possibilities

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.