Technician - 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.

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 are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like in 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 Performance Analysis and Evaluation Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Technician

The primary responsibility of this role is to conduct evaluations (component level and full vehicle).

Reporting to a Technician Supervisor, the person in this role will support the Performance Analysis and Evaluation department's objective's to safely, accurately collect and report data, to support vehicle development for North American Customers.

This position is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

What you'll be doing

• Support evaluation planning, vehicle component retrofit, and vehicle on-road and off-road evaluations.
• Conduct component level evaluation setup, instrumentation, inspection and teardowns.
• Install various strain gauges, load cells and accelerometers.
• Set up data acquisition, record and analyze data.
• Conducting vehicle measurements on designated test courses.
• Confirm accuracy of data collected during evaluation process.
• Strongly support Toyota safety processes, kaizen, and 5S.

What you bring

• Associate degree in Mechatronics-Robotics and Automated Systems, (APMRAS) or the equivalent work experience, or other related technical disciplines.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with data acquisition systems and sensor integration.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience replacing and retrofitting vehicle components.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience conducting fatigue evaluations.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience using Microsoft Suite Products to include, Excel, Word and PowerPoint, Outlook and TEAMS.
• Must have clean driving record that is not suspended or inactive and have the ability to drive vehicles for evaluation.
• This position does require the ability to lift up to 25lbs.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 35% of the time.
• Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Added bonus if you have

• Completion of TBP (Toyota Business Practices).
• Experience or knowledge with Kyowa Data Acquisition.
• Experience or knowledge of MTS servo hydraulic.
• Experience with Fusion 360 modeling.

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)

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): Ann Arbor, MI

Job ID: Toyota_North_America-1804159941

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-05T19:03:23