Toyota North America
MIT Advanced Technology Engineer – Technical Expert
Toyota North America, Georgetown, Kentucky, United States, 40324
MIT Advanced Technology Engineer – Technical Expert
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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.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who We’re Looking For
Toyota’s Manufacturing Innovation & Transformation (MIT) – Advanced Technology Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Advanced Technology Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and implement innovation activities improving manufacturing competitiveness. Reporting to the MIT Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering Division and SOAR Group’s objective to improve manufacturing competitiveness, by leading automation projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Identify and develop new technology solutions that contribute to better ways of meeting customer needs
Develop and implement plans to test technology solutions in a manufacturing setting while using all available tools and resources to meet current and forecast future customer needs
Develop Proof of Concept (PoC) testing plans to evaluate technology viability in lab and simulation environments
Design and lead experiments to 1) identify critical process parameters and 2) quantify the relationship between these process parameters and critical quality outputs
Use strong communication skills to share status updates openly and eliminate information silos by creating proposals, negotiating roles and responsibilities, and gaining approvals with stakeholders
Present reports and updates to stakeholders, management, and executives
Create standardized training documents and technical memos for new technology solutions
Lead and manage projects from concept to large-scale launch in production by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones
Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage
Follow Toyota’s policies and procedures to ensure equipment and process safety
Collaborate with NAMCs, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Toyota Technical Center (TTC), Production Engineering (PE) support shops, Plano divisions, and Toyota strategic partners
Partner with team members to improve overall team’s capabilities
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team
Guide Team members to use Toyota Business Practice (TBP) thinking and analytical mindset
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree (or above) in engineering/Engineering Technology or 7+ years of equivalent professional experience in new technology solutions
PE experience (TMNA/NAMC/Other) including manufacturing preparation and equipment deployment 2 years required
Proven experience in development of innovation projects in a manufacturing environment
Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates
Knowledge of and experience with computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) engineering software techniques including Autodesk, AutoCAD
Proficiency with MS Excel
Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required based on business need (~25%)
Willingness to work overtime as required
Added Bonus If You Have
Master’s degree in engineering or advanced degree
Academic research experience in new technology
Experience designing experiments, collecting and statistically analyzing data, and interpreting results to provide data-driven recommendations
Experience deploying AI solutions in an automotive production environment
Experience deploying equipment including establishing Ryohin Joken (RJ), Failure Mode Equipment Analysis (FMEA), and quality control plan
Experience deploying automotive production equipment
OSHA 10 Certification
Professional Engineering License
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
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.
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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.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
Who We’re Looking For
Toyota’s Manufacturing Innovation & Transformation (MIT) – Advanced Technology Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Advanced Technology Engineer. The primary responsibility of this role is to develop and implement innovation activities improving manufacturing competitiveness. Reporting to the MIT Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering Division and SOAR Group’s objective to improve manufacturing competitiveness, by leading automation projects.
What You’ll Be Doing
Identify and develop new technology solutions that contribute to better ways of meeting customer needs
Develop and implement plans to test technology solutions in a manufacturing setting while using all available tools and resources to meet current and forecast future customer needs
Develop Proof of Concept (PoC) testing plans to evaluate technology viability in lab and simulation environments
Design and lead experiments to 1) identify critical process parameters and 2) quantify the relationship between these process parameters and critical quality outputs
Use strong communication skills to share status updates openly and eliminate information silos by creating proposals, negotiating roles and responsibilities, and gaining approvals with stakeholders
Present reports and updates to stakeholders, management, and executives
Create standardized training documents and technical memos for new technology solutions
Lead and manage projects from concept to large-scale launch in production by creating schedules, establishing punch lists, and meeting established due dates and milestones
Develop equipment procurement scopes of work and ensure specification is met from planning to production usage
Follow Toyota’s policies and procedures to ensure equipment and process safety
Collaborate with NAMCs, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Toyota Technical Center (TTC), Production Engineering (PE) support shops, Plano divisions, and Toyota strategic partners
Partner with team members to improve overall team’s capabilities
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team
Guide Team members to use Toyota Business Practice (TBP) thinking and analytical mindset
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree (or above) in engineering/Engineering Technology or 7+ years of equivalent professional experience in new technology solutions
PE experience (TMNA/NAMC/Other) including manufacturing preparation and equipment deployment 2 years required
Proven experience in development of innovation projects in a manufacturing environment
Experience with project management including writing detailed scope of work, creating schedules, managing vendors/contractors, and providing regular status updates
Knowledge of and experience with computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) engineering software techniques including Autodesk, AutoCAD
Proficiency with MS Excel
Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required based on business need (~25%)
Willingness to work overtime as required
Added Bonus If You Have
Master’s degree in engineering or advanced degree
Academic research experience in new technology
Experience designing experiments, collecting and statistically analyzing data, and interpreting results to provide data-driven recommendations
Experience deploying AI solutions in an automotive production environment
Experience deploying equipment including establishing Ryohin Joken (RJ), Failure Mode Equipment Analysis (FMEA), and quality control plan
Experience deploying automotive production equipment
OSHA 10 Certification
Professional Engineering License
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
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.
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