Production Engineering - Battery

Overview
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. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Battery Manufacturing Production Engineering Division is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Production Engineer – Battery to support the successful line‑off of North America’s 1st battery production site for prismatic lithium‑ion battery cells and modules to charge Toyota’s future.

The primary responsibility of this role is to procure, install, and validate Battery equipment to support new model launches.

This position will be located at TBMNC in North Carolina and will report to an assigned Engineering Manager for Battery Implementation Team.

What you’ll be doing

Promote a safe working environment in all construction and manufacturing areas

Work in a collaborative team environment (supporting other Engineers, Construction Management Group, Technicians, Vendors, General Contractors, etc.) to achieve project milestones

Perform machine trials and confirmation activities prior to daily line operations to verify equipment readiness and support a stable startup

Support daily production to maintain operational availability, yield, and overall line performance

Document major breakdowns, abnormal conditions, root causes, and implemented countermeasures

Lead and support structured problem‑solving activities to eliminate recurring issues and improve process reliability

Partner with production, maintenance, and other support groups to strengthen performance and resolve technical issues

Punchlist item identification, root cause analysis, and countermeasure management

Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department

Complete internal and external training

Be able to work weekend and shutdown work (such as July and December holidays) as needed

Business travel up to 15%

What you bring

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or similar technical field

Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production (co‑op experience included)

Experience and/or exposure to the battery manufacturing processes

Experience in creating and implementing processes in a manufacturing environment (co‑op experience included)

Experience in detailed schedule usage and utilization on capital projects (co‑op experience included)

Budget experience tracking and usage for manufacturing projects (co‑op experience included)

AutoCAD experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings

Added bonus if you have

Advanced in Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering / Technology

Toyota Production Engineering Co‑Op experience

Toyota Production Engineering experience

Working knowledge of NFPA, NEC, ANSI, OSHA or other government regulated standards

Toyota Business Practice experience

PLC experience, including the ability to read, investigate and troubleshoot

Japanese language ability (Rank N1‑N5)

What we’ll bring

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.

Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.

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