Electronic Application Engineer

Toyota•Saline, MI

About The Position

Toyota's Integrated Vehicle Systems Department develops next-generation electronic systems for mobility. The Electronic Application Engineer develops vehicle-specific electronic components and contributes to customer experiences. Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role supports the development and application of electronic control units, cockpit electronics, and wireless communication systems. The engineer collaborates with engineering teams, suppliers, and global partners to deliver components that meet performance, cost, quality, mass, schedule, and customer experience targets. The role guides electronic components from initial requirements through start of production while maintaining quality, timing, and performance targets. It works across teams to solve technical challenges, improve development processes, and create electronic solutions that enhance the customer experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
One or more years of relevant professional, internship, researcher, or co-op experience.
Experience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver quality work within established milestones.
Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
Experience supporting technical issue investigations with multiple partners, including suppliers, quality teams, and sales teams.
Working knowledge of development quality tools such as Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis, Design Review Based on Failure Mode, or Fault Tree Analysis.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Must have authorization to work in the United States without Toyota immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience using CATIA or a comparable engineering design system.
Programming experience with Python, C++, or a similar programming language.
Experience developing electronic control units, cockpit electronics, or wireless communication systems.
Experience supporting vehicle evaluation or manufacturing activities in domestic or international environments.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement electronic parts and systems by defining electrical interfaces, setting parameters, and applying vehicle specifications.
Lead the creation of performance and functional specifications for cockpit electronics and other vehicle electronic components.
Manage component development schedules through start of production, coordinating milestones, risks, and recovery plans with internal teams and suppliers.
Collaborate with design, evaluation, quality, manufacturing, sales, and supplier partners to resolve issues and deliver high-quality project outcomes.
Apply electronic components across concurrent vehicle programs, including major and minor model changes.
Benchmark competitor vehicles, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies to develop proposals that improve customer experience, cost, mass, and performance.
Partner with engineering teams in North America and Japan to support vehicle application, joint testing, issue investigation, and technical decision-making.
Improve development processes, project visibility, and team operations to strengthen the quality and efficiency of electronic systems development.

Benefits

Professional growth and development programs.
Tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program, if applicable.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for the entire family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and an annual retirement contribution, if applicable.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Tax-Advantaged Accounts, including Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
Relocation assistance, if applicable.