Overview

Who we are

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, TN, (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 Battery Manufacturing Production Engineering Division is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer - Battery to support the successful line-off of North America’s 1st battery production site for prismatic lithium-ion battery cells and modules to charge Toyota’s future.

The primary responsibility of this role is to procure, install, and validate Battery equipment to support new model launches.

This position will be located at TBMNC in North Carolina and will report to an assigned Engineering Manager for Battery Implementation Team.

What you’ll be doing

• Promote a safe working environment in all construction and manufacturing areas

• Working in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones

• Performing machine trials and confirmation activities prior to daily line operations to verify equipment readiness and support a stable startup

• Supporting daily production to maintain operational availability, yield, and overall line performance

• Documenting major breakdowns, abnormal conditions, root causes, and implemented countermeasures

• Leading and supporting structured problem-solving activities to eliminate recurring issues and improve process reliability

• Partnering with production, maintenance, and other support groups to strengthen performance and resolve technical issues

• Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure management

• Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department

• Completing internal and external training

• Ability to work weekend and shutdown work (such as July and December holidays) as needed

• Business travel up to 15%

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field

• Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production applicable co-op experience included

• Experience and/or exposure to the battery manufacturing processes

• Experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment applicable co-op experience included

• Experience in detail schedule using, created and utilization on capital projects applicable co-op experience included

• Budget experience tracking, using for manufacturing projects applicable co-op experience included

• AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering / Technology

• Toyota Production Engineering Co-Op experience

• Toyota Production Engineering experience

• Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, ANSI, OSHA or other government regulated standards

• Toyota Business Practice experience

• PLC experience, including the ability to read, investigate and troubleshoot

• Japanese language ability (Rank N1-N5)

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

• 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)

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. 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.

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.