Design engineer

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 Powertrain Design Electrification (PDE) department is looking for a passionate, highly motivated Design Engineer with an interest in designing and releasing EV Charging systems and HEMS (Home Energy Management System). HEMS products consist of Uni- directional charger, Bi-Directional Charger (BDC), V2H (Vehicle to home) unit, V2G (vehicle to grid) unit, and inverter. The primary role and responsibilities will include:

• Benchmark and learn the current EV charging and HEMS products in the market.

• Understand and learn the design and safety requirements for EV charging and HEMS products.

• Develop an understanding of CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Compliance), regulatory and compliance requirements (IEC, SAE, UL).

• Design and develop specifications for HEMS products with Toyota key safety requirements.

• Coordinate all related development activities including milestone management, schedule negotiation, cost analysis (with purchasing, suppliers and accessory division), validation and product launch, leading the problem-resolution of technical issues.

• Partner with design engineers in Japan and local suppliers to design and develop EV charging and HEMS products.

• Participate in design, evaluation, and manufacturing activities at the event location locally and internationally (as necessary).

• Report weekly status to upper management and to related departments as needed per project needs.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating, modifying and studying power electronics design (Chargers, V2H, V2G, Inverters etc.) with suppliers, vehicle integration, affiliates and Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan).

• Defining specifications, performing design and packaging studies, solving technical problems, issuing drawings, and interacting with stakeholders in a fast-paced multicultural work environment.

• Creating design proposals and studies using CATIA V5.

• Using your knowledge of the Toyota Design Process and Standards, create typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and instruction sheets.

• Working with style parts and negotiating design details with style department (i.e. CALTY).

• Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting key design metrics such as durability, performance, cost, and mass versus targets.

• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as accessory department, business development, Z (program management group), TMC, Powertrain design, purchasing and Suppliers.

• Benchmarking similar designs to ensure competitiveness.

• Training in the Toyota Way.

• Communicating effectively with management and key stakeholders.

What you bring

• 3+ years in power electronics product design and release.

• Bachelor of Science (or above) with an Engineering Major in Mechanical / Electrical.

• Experience using CAD/CAE (CATIA V5). Demonstrable strong understanding of electrical circuits and GD&T.

• A working knowledge of DRBFM, DFMEA, FTA and LT-SPICE.

• Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with suppliers, affiliates and Toyota Motor Corporation (Japan).

• Highly motivated self-starting working style to manage and own leadership of projects.

• General understanding and application of standard engineering theory, principles and problem solving.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally by up to 20%.

Addded bonus if you have

• Demonstrated understanding of CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Compliance), regulatory and compliance requirements (IEC, SAE, UL)

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

• 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.

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