Engineer, Safety and Crash Worthiness - R&D

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 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 diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what's possible with us.

Who we're looking for

Toyota's VPD2 Department is looking for a passionate and highly-motivated Engineer to join one of the most exciting fields in the auto industry, Crash Safety Performance Development.

The primary responsibility of this role is to Develop and Confirm Side Impact, and Interior Crash Safety Performance for Toyota's North American and global midsized unibody platform vehicles.

Help us use advanced tools such as CAE, FEA, machine-learning, shape optimization, and physical crash testing to develop next generation vehicle structures and restraint systems. Challenge yourself in a field that combines aspects of mechanical, biomedical, electrical, computer, materials, chemical, and aerospace engineering. Apply your talents to a team reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager that strives to improve society by developing ever-safer cars and works toward a goal of zero automobile-related fatalities.

What you'll be doing

• Responsible for Crash safety performance development of Side Impact, Seat, and Interior components and system performance evaluations.
• Set up, conduct component level and some system level evaluations and/or Computer simulations (CAE) following existing standards; Identifies key change points and ensures appropriate measurement systems.
• Develop mechanism of phenomena using fundamental engineering and physics; Study change points by design review, and predict performance trends using engineering calculation and analysis tools.
• Propose countermeasures based on thorough root cause analysis, considering side effects within own function, as well as cross functional communication with evaluation teams.
• Prepare and report technical analysis for component performance in a logical way to get consensus within department; Support analysis and material preparation for Target setting and Performance strategy plan.
• Maintain weekly schedule to track performance and open items to meet internal due dates.

• Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines.
• Experience with CAE Tools such as Oasys Primer, Ansa, Hypermesh, Animator.
• Experience Programming or writing Macros.
• Experience w/ Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Engineering Analysis tools/software.
• Experience with Side Impact, Interior and Seat Safety and Internal Test Modes, such as:
  
  
  • Side Impact Regulation: FMVSS214, FMVSS226, FMVSS216a.
  • Side Impact Rating: IIHS Side Impact, US NCAP.
  • Side Impact Internal Test Mode: Curtain Side Airbag and Seat Side Airbag reliability and out of position.
  • Interior and Seat Safety Regulations: FMVSS201, FMVSS201u, FMVSS207/210, FMVSS225, FMVSS202a.
  • Interior and Seat Safety Ratings: IIHS Whiplash, IIHS Latch.
• In accordance with our return to work policy, the work schedule requirement is Monday through Thursday and working remotely on Fridays contingent on the nature of the business.

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering disciplines.
• Coursework or research in Biomechanical or Automotive Engineering Fields.
• 2+ years' experience in Safety & Crash worthiness or Automotive Engineering.
• Experience using LS-Dyna to analyze dynamic phenomena.
• Understanding of basic Toyota Business Practices.
• Proactive attitude, Self-starter, Willingness to learn and contribute.
• Good communication, Reporting skills.

• 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)