About the role
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.
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, "job flexibility benefits" (also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
What We Are Looking For
Toyota's Automated Electronics & Evaluation Department is at the forefront of evaluating and validating advanced driver assistance technologies that help shape the future of mobility. We are looking for an Engineer who is passionate about vehicle technology, enjoys hands on testing and data analysis, and thrives when collaborating across teams to improve customer focused vehicle performance.
Reporting to the Engineering leadership team within Integrated Vehicle Systems, this role supports the evaluation of current and future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems through vehicle testing, data analysis, and performance validation activities.
What You'll Be Doing
In this role, you will spend your time evaluating advanced vehicle technologies, analyzing performance data, and working with internal and external partners to improve the customer experience. Success means delivering clear, data driven insights, helping define future system requirements, and supporting the development of vehicle technologies that delight customers.
Lead evaluation activities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems by partnering with stakeholders and suppliers to validate system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Conduct hands on vehicle evaluations in closed course, public road, and simulated environments while collecting and analyzing performance data to drive engineering decisions.
Configure, modify, and troubleshoot test vehicles, sensors, and data acquisition systems to ensure high quality test execution.
Develop and standardize evaluation processes, test methods, key performance indicators, and validation protocols that improve efficiency and consistency.
Serve as a customer advocate by translating customer feedback, market trends, and competitive insights into recommendations that improve vehicle performance.
Create clear, compelling reports and visualizations that transform complex data into actionable insights and support stakeholder alignment.
Develop and enhance software tools that improve testing automation, data analysis, simulation activities, and vehicle validation efficiency.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by proposing data driven enhancements to existing features and evaluation methods.
Build strong partnerships across engineering teams and suppliers to maximize technology effectiveness and resource utilization.
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree or higher that provides a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
2+ years of experience where you have worked with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including sensors, controls, and technologies such as cameras, radar, sonar, or lidar.
Experience developing and executing evaluation methods, defining or modifying key performance indicators, and supporting system level validation activities.
Experience conducting vehicle evaluations in public road and closed course environments while collecting, analyzing, and interpreting performance data.
Experience using CAN communication protocols and related tools to monitor, analyze, and manipulate vehicle communication data.
Experience installing and troubleshooting vehicle or test bench data acquisition systems and developing software or analysis tools that improve testing efficiency.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% and work overtime as needed to support project objectives.
A motor vehicle record that meets company standards, as driving responsibilities are required for this role.
Added Bonus If You Have
Experience with vehicle evaluation and tuning activities that improve vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.
Experience evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and developing or enhancing performance metrics and key performance indicators.
Working knowledge of radar, camera, and sonar systems used within automotive applications.
Experience using continuous integration and automation tools such as Azure DevOps Pipelines or Jenkins.
Experience using cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure to support automated data analysis and engineering workflows.
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 (if applicable)
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.
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.