Battery Pack Design Engineer

Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Powertrain Design & Evaluation (PDE) is looking for a passionate, highly motivated powertrain engineer to work on high voltage battery development.

The primary responsibility of this role is to work on HV batteries for Toyota’s on-going efforts for Mobility solutions and our automotive products.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, the person in this role will support PDE’s objective to provide highly competitively designed battery packs to our customers to achieve our Carbon Neutrality goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Development & Localization of high voltage (HV) battery pack or components for next gen electrified Vehicles (xEVs: Hybrid Electric, Plug-in Hybrid, Battery Electric, and Fuel Cell) or non-automotive mobility projects.

• Build a set of requirements for a High Voltage (HV) battery pack or components. You will be working with various cross functional departments in both Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC).

• Develop a HV battery pack or components with a 3rd party supplier ensuring that the supplier meets Toyota’s requirements while staying on project schedule.

• Battery pack or component packaging, fastening, performance, strength and durability studies through close collaboration with other Toyota R&D groups in USA and Japan.

• Build a validation plan with a supplier and ensure that the tests are done according to Toyota’s expectations and the results meet Toyota’s requirements.

• Visit supplier’s manufacturing site to ensure that the process meets design intent and Toyota’s expectations for high quality.

• Identify and implement innovative methods and technologies for Toyota’s future battery packs through competitor benchmarking.

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.

• 2 years experience of experience of developing parts with suppliers, affiliates, or Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC; Japan).

• 2 years experience of efective project management and time management skills.

• Beginner or higher CAD skills (CATIA V5).

• Willingness to travel both domestically and abroad (up to 25%).

• Willing to work overtime (up to 20%).

Added bonus if you have  

• Master’s degree in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering.

• Full project cycle developing a product from concept phase to production.

• 2 years of experience in Toyota’s Powertrain Division.

• Completion of TBP (Toyota Business Practice).

• 2 years experience of developing battery packs or battery pack components.

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team will provide you with 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)

• 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.