Technician - Integrated Vehicle Systems

Toyota North America; Ypsilanti Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Member Vehicle Discount

401(k) with company match

Relocation assistance

Health care benefits

Job summary

Toyota North America is seeking a Technician for the Integrated Vehicle Systems Department to support hands-on vehicle work, data collection, and evaluation of advanced driver-assistance systems. You will maintain test vehicles, retrofit systems, and run evaluations on public roads and closed courses.

Reporting to the Technician Supervisor, you’ll travel domestically and internationally (roughly 30–50%), update vehicle software, diagnose issues with OBD/CAN tools, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Associate degree 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 troubleshooting 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Data acquisition

Vehicle testing

Troubleshooting

Software updates

CAN tools

Hand tools

Education

Associate degree

Tools

OBD tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

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.

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 Integrated Vehicle Systems Department evaluates advanced driver-assistance and automated driving systems against functional and performance requirements. We are 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 If You Have

• 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

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• 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.

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