Saline, Michigan, USA
8 days ago
Technician - Vehicle Performance Dev
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.

Who we are looking for

Toyota’s VPD2 (Vehicle Performance and Development: Crash Test Evaluation Team) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Instrumentation room technician.

Reporting to the Data Solutions supervisor, the Instrumentation room technician will provide support to the Safety Test Technician & Engineering team with daily business operations.

This role will support VPDs' objective to collect and report static and dynamic data to vehicle development teams safely and accurately.

This technician's main responsibility will be to provide support in Safety Tests instrumentation lab and data acquisition support.   Creating new processes and reforming existing processes.  Including transformation towards digital development.

What you will be doing

Supporting Future Mobility Safety Lab readiness (ex. ISO/BEV/Autonomous)

Supporting digital transformation for technician workstyle reform

Supporting instrumentation readiness for all testing outgoing and posttest repair

Planning and Scheduling calibrations for all instrumentation, CMM, data acquisition  

Creating and improving standard processes

Support and follow safety standards, kaizen and 5S efforts

Conduit with outside calibration services / planning & supporting schedule

What you bring

Attention to detail and strong organization skills

Associate degree / technical certificate / equivalent experience 

Familiarity with basic electronics & soldering

Effective communication with customers and peers

Basic knowledge with DTS / FARO / Polyworks

Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word for basic material making

What you may bring

Advanced internal Toyota HV / Li Ion training

Advanced automotive mechanical skills

General computer skills

Data collection and review experience

Strong trouble shooting and TBP thinking

1 year experience in Toyota Safety/Crashworthiness, Proved experience in vehicle/component safety evaluation (static and dynamic)

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

Vehicle purchase & lease programs

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

Flexible spending accounts

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.

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.
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