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.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Final Assembly Production Engineering (FAE) Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated FAE Engineer.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support in development and implementation of new model preparation at North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs).
Reporting to the FAE Manager, the person in this role will support the FAE objective to make Vehicle Manufacturing equipment best-in-industry for human safety, highest quality, and most efficient utilization of automation technology for non-value-added work reduction.
What you’ll be doing
Project Planning with Plant teams and Final Assembly team for upcoming model change
Evaluating Model change impact to vehicle processes and developing technical equipment change requirements
Development of new technologies and vendor base for PE (Production Engineering) and Manufacturing industry competitiveness improvement within Assembly
Leading equipment projects from concept to launch for Equipment and Automation technology to Assembly across the NAMCs
supporting design reviews, equipment buyoffs, installations, and commissioning activities through a controls and I/O focused study to ensure equipment meets functional, safety, and performance requirements
Providing training and knowledge sharing to Maintenance, Production Engineering, and other stakeholders to ensure proper equipment operation and support
Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of equipment design, installation, and production readiness
Reviewing existing equipment and driving continuous improvement to enhance equipment availability, reliability, and operability
Close collaboration and relationship building with internal and external groups across Toyota including TMNA Final Assembly Engineering Project Leaders, NAMC’s Pilot team, Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering regional teams, PEPD, and others
What you bring
Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Engineering or similar technical degree, or equivalent 3+ years of work experience, or 3 Co-op rotations within Automotive Production Engineering
Training and experience creating Equipment Technical Specifications for Vendor execution
Experience with Toyopuc controls systems including PLC logic development, review, or troubleshooting
Experience with controls systems, (excluding Toyopuc) including PLC logic development, review, integration, or troubleshooting (e.g. Allen Bradley, Seimens, Omron)
Experience reviewing or supporting supplier controls programming to ensure efficient, standardized, and maintainable logic implementation
Understanding of controls integration concepts including I/O systems, safety circuits, and equipment communication/interfaces
Ability to travel up to 30% to all North American Manufacturing Centers (NAMCs) as well as Japan for TMC sites and equipment makers
Ability to work up to 30% overtime when required
What you may bring
Training and experience creating and interpreting equipment drawings from concepts to production
Vehicle model change experience
Experience improving equipment performance or uptime through controls or automation improvements
Experience managing a project through OP (Operating Procedure)
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
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. 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.
