Engineer - Integrated Vehicle Systems

Toyota•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Toyota's Automated Electronics & Evaluation Department is at the forefront of evaluating and validating advanced driver assistance technologies that help shape the future of mobility. We are looking for an Engineer who is passionate about vehicle technology, enjoys hands on testing and data analysis, and thrives when collaborating across teams to improve customer focused vehicle performance. Reporting to the Engineering leadership team within Integrated Vehicle Systems, this role supports the evaluation of current and future Advanced Driver Assistance Systems through vehicle testing, data analysis, and performance validation activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher that provides a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
2+ years of experience where you have worked with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, including sensors, controls, and technologies such as cameras, radar, sonar, or lidar.
Experience developing and executing evaluation methods, defining or modifying key performance indicators, and supporting system level validation activities.
Experience conducting vehicle evaluations in public road and closed course environments while collecting, analyzing, and interpreting performance data.
Experience using CAN communication protocols and related tools to monitor, analyze, and manipulate vehicle communication data.
Experience installing and troubleshooting vehicle or test bench data acquisition systems and developing software or analysis tools that improve testing efficiency.
Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% and work overtime as needed to support project objectives.
A motor vehicle record that meets company standards, as driving responsibilities are required for this role.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vehicle evaluation and tuning activities that improve vehicle performance and customer satisfaction.
Experience evaluating Advanced Driver Assistance Systems and developing or enhancing performance metrics and key performance indicators.
Working knowledge of radar, camera, and sonar systems used within automotive applications.
Experience using continuous integration and automation tools such as Azure DevOps Pipelines or Jenkins.
Experience using cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure to support automated data analysis and engineering workflows.

Responsibilities

Lead evaluation activities for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems by partnering with stakeholders and suppliers to validate system performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
Conduct hands on vehicle evaluations in closed course, public road, and simulated environments while collecting and analyzing performance data to drive engineering decisions.
Configure, modify, and troubleshoot test vehicles, sensors, and data acquisition systems to ensure high quality test execution.
Develop and standardize evaluation processes, test methods, key performance indicators, and validation protocols that improve efficiency and consistency.
Serve as a customer advocate by translating customer feedback, market trends, and competitive insights into recommendations that improve vehicle performance.
Create clear, compelling reports and visualizations that transform complex data into actionable insights and support stakeholder alignment.
Develop and enhance software tools that improve testing automation, data analysis, simulation activities, and vehicle validation efficiency.
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by proposing data driven enhancements to existing features and evaluation methods.
Build strong partnerships across engineering teams and suppliers to maximize technology effectiveness and resource utilization.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
Professional growth and development programs, including 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 and annual retirement contribution
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