Controls 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.

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.

Who we're looking for

Toyota's TMNA Body Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Controls Engineer for our Controls Team.

Reporting to Controls Manager, the primary responsibilities of this role are implementation of production networking systems, collaborating across multiple groups to meet model project milestones - while maintaining current production model, and developing technical expertise to continuously improve our team's capabilities.

What you'll be doing:

• Implementation of Controls, Applications and Health systems in North America Body Weld shops. This will include collaborating with multiple internal teams and external vendors to meet business need.
• Collaboration with internal innovation teams to support project initiatives.
• Staying up to date on industry best practices and advancements in industrial controls, applications and Health systems.
• Authoring standards, procedures, technical memos, and manuals.
• Collaborating cross-functionally throughout the NAMCs and external partners to solve problems and accomplish goals.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Industrial Engineering, Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering or 1+ years of equivalent work experience
• Experience in deploying industrial network connected devices
• Experience in application server setup and configuration
• Experience in database operations
• Experience programming PLCs
• Experience with data collection protocols
• Experience with SCADA software
• Experience in 1 of the following (Industrial controls, Application development, Monitoring equipment health)
• Ability/willingness to work weekends, holiday periods, and shutdown periods to support modifications and installation projects, up to 30%.
• Ability to work overtime to achieve targets and complete projects on schedule, up to 30%.

Added bonus if you have:

• Body Weld experience
• Knowledgeable in programming languages (e.g. Python, VB.Net, BCL, SQL)
• Knowledgeable with data analytics software (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau)
• Experience with Industrial controls
• Experience with Application development
• Experience with Monitoring equipment health

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.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

Client-provided location(s): Lexington, KY

Job ID: Toyota_North_America-1076554853

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-13T01:17:56