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

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Powertrain Design (PDE) team is looking for a passionate, highly-motivated Evaluation Engineer with an interest in conventional (ICE and A/T), hybrid and electrified powertrain (PT) systems.

The primary responsibilities of this role are to plan and conduct powertrain functional and durability testing in collaboration with technician and design teams:

• Planning and executing evaluation of SOP, VA, accessories, and quality improvement projects through the application of Toyota processes and tools.

• Test planning, test preparation, daily test management and post-test activity.

• Resolving evaluation issues by collaborating with stakeholders (cross departments, suppliers, NAMCs and TMC) to identify root cause and gaining consensus on future direction.

• Interpretation of test results and providing clear final judgement versus test criteria of the evaluation.

Reporting to a Manager in Powertrain Design and Evaluation, the person in this role will support the PDE department's objective to build “World Class Powertrains in North America”

What you’ll be doing

• Using your knowledge of the Toyota processes, work closely with evaluation engineers and technicians to plan and complete:

• PT evaluations on time and to cost by leading:

• Test planning

• Test preparation

• Daily test management

• Post-test activity

• Deliverables such as technical reports and presentations, including conclusions and recommendations to the design team from the evaluations.

• Proposing solutions to technical and procedural challenges that are incurred during evaluation activities or design change points.

• Building relationships with key stakeholders (TMNA PT design and test, Calibration, vehicle development, NAMC evaluation teams, and TMC PT design and development) to create “One Team” and collaborate to gain consensus to resolve challenges encountered.

• Benchmarking other OEM PT designs to ensure our competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations). Propose and implement a benchmarking process.

• Training in the Toyota Way

• Travel 10%

• Overtime 20%

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science (or above) with a Mech Engineering major.

• Experience in Powertrain functional and durability testing.

• Strong knowledge and experience of PT instrumentation and measurement techniques.

• Strong knowledge of conventional powertrains.

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

• Excellent verbal and electronic communication skills, and experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

• Team-oriented thinking and a “can-do” attitude.

• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Added bonus if you have

• Master’s Degree in engineering.

• Experience in engine functional and durability testing.

• Strong knowledge of hybrid and electrified powertrains.

• Proven track record of delivering successful PT evaluation projects.

• Proven track record of improving existing PT evaluation processes and developing new processes and capabilities.

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

• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, child care, schools and more

• Tax Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.