Toyota Looking for Engineer – Powertrain at Ann Arbor, MI Full Time

Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Powertrain Calibration & Evaluation Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this role is to calibrate the powertrain to meet vehicle performance targets which achieve driveability needs for North American market.

Reporting to the Senior Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Powertrain Calibration & Evaluation department’s objective to develop world class powertrains which exceed our customer’s expectations.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop vehicle level calibration, applying past experience to challenge the status quo, which enhance Toyota’s products.

• Utilize TBP (Toyota Business Practice) thinking and an analytical mindset to confirm technical data, develop appropriate countermeasures, and negotiate implementation.

• Propose and implement new and better ways to improve power performance and vehicle driveability to exceed our customer’s needs.

• Collaborate with a cross-functional group including part design engineers, performance development engineers, and manufacturing to achieve overall balanced vehicle requirements.

• Conduct field issue investigation, suitability trips, and technical research projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Powertrain control & calibration work experience

• Willingness and ability to travel, domestically and internationally as required (~10%)

• Willingness to work overtime as required

• Experience with analyzing and summarizing large data sets

• Experience with complex system evaluation including sensor instrumentation, data acquisition, and data processing

• Project Management experience (schedule, task, open issue management)

• Acceptable driving record

What you may bring

• Master’s degree in an Engineering Discipline

• Experience leading test trips.

• Genuine interest in automobiles (Involvement in SAE or other Associations) and basic knowledge of automotive design

• Vehicle evaluation experience (testing while driving the vehicle)

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

• 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

• Flexible spending accounts

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

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.