Sr Technician - Manufacturing Technician/Seibi (Bodyweld)

Toyota North America•Georgetown, KY

About The Position

Toyota’s Body Weld PE Department is hiring a passionate and highly motivated Body-Seibi Technician. The primary responsibility is to conduct offline Digital Engineering studies using 3D simulation software, develop virtual robot programs, and confirm process feasibility in support of new-model implementation at North American Manufacturing Centers. The position also involves programming robots at manufacturing or vendor facilities; supporting equipment preparation and production-related studies; developing weld schedules and supporting documentation; and contributing to department efficiency and improvement initiatives. Reporting to the DE Project Manager, this role supports the Body PE department’s goal of providing new-model processes to manufacturing facilities that meet Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, and Compliance targets while continuously improving processes. The position is located at PEMC, requires up to 30% travel or dispatch, and may involve up to 50% overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Associate technical degree or higher, or two years of equivalent technical work experience in a body shop.
Intermediate experience with Delmia (Carott3) and 3D robot simulation studies for robot offline programming; other 3D simulation software will be considered.
Ability to travel up to 30% at times, including internationally.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
CAROTT SEIBI, MACHINE SEIBI, ROBOT PRE-DE, or Body Weld maintenance experience.
Industrial robot programming using teach pendants or offline coding.
Visual Components (BisFactory) experience.
Body Weld shop project or mass-production experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct Digital Engineering studies to produce virtual robot programs and confirm new-model process feasibility.
Confirm Digital Factory Condition for accuracy.
Create Weld Schedule Instruction Sheets and provide supplemental documents to customers.
Conduct new-model process-planning (DE) studies.
Support Machine Seibi in new-model preparation, including programming robots at vendor locations or manufacturing centers.
Prepare and confirm new or modified Body Weld equipment at vendors or manufacturing centers.
Develop equipment countermeasures during planning, setup, and trial phases.
Support department efficiency and improvement initiatives.
Travel or dispatch to North American Manufacturing Centers and suppliers, with possible foreign travel including Japan, Canada, and Mexico.

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.