Engineer II - R&D

Toyota Motor • Plano, TX

93d • Remote

About The Position

Toyota's Connected Technologies Department is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Engineer II, for our Connected Home Energy Management System Product team. The Engineer III is responsible for defining, executing, and owning the product strategy and product lifecycle tasks for a portfolio of products and delivering against a strategic product roadmap, the Engineer III balances product backlog priorities. Join us as we grow and lead the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We support, celebrate, and thrive on the opportunity to provide Mobility for All.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 3 years or more relevant work experience in product management, product development, engineering, server/cloud development, or related disciplines.
• Focused desire to identify and build technology products and services that customers enjoy.
• A proactive, motivated individual who can self-manage and execute once given strategic direction.
• Experience conducting market research and validating customer needs.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, not afraid to ask questions, make decisions, or take on new assignments.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of projects across multiple brands, business units, and/or technology platforms.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in functional areas such telematics, product management, digital transformation, and emerging technologies and/or relevant industries such as automotive, consulting, or technology.
• Agile product management or corporate development experience also a plus.
• Strong relationship building skills; Demonstrated ability to facilitate and achieve cohesion among many different individuals and functions.
• Ability to easily break down complex, ambiguous problems and propose novel solutions.
• Experience managing multiple outside vendors/partners and creating win-win outcomes.
• Proficiency in creating or understanding business models (profit and loss, discounted cash flows, relevant key performance indicators).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Project leadership within Connected Technologies division for Home Charging which includes Vehicle to Home and Vehicle to Grid functionality focused on the cloud server, smartphone app, and Multimedia components.
• Oversee short- and long-term product strategy goals for current and upcoming Home Charging roadmap.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to determine requirements applicable to cloud server, smartphone app, and Multimedia.
• Responsible for in market product lifecycle support for cloud server, smartphone app, and Multimedia.
• Prepare materials to support capital recommendations for internal key stakeholders, including senior executive leadership team members.
• Support Development and Evaluations team through development and to product launch.
• Support Operations team for in-market issue triage, mitigation planning, and alignments with external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree