Technician - Advanced Safety R&D

Toyota • Saline, MI

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About The Position

Toyota’s VME3 Safety Test Evaluation Team supports testing, evaluation, and development of current and future mobility technologies. The Technician helps produce accurate, high-quality safety test data in a collaborative laboratory environment, working with engineers and technicians to advance vehicle safety. The role reports to the Barrier Lab Supervisor.

The position supports crash testing and post-test activities, including vehicle preparation, instrumentation, camera operations, measurement, scanning, photography, documentation, and data collection. It also helps prepare the laboratory for battery electric vehicle, advanced safety technology, and autonomous vehicle programs. The Technician contributes to safe and efficient testing, improves and standardizes work processes, supports digital transformation, and promotes workplace organization and continuous improvement.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without Toyota immigration-related employment support or sponsorship now or in the future. Toyota states that it does not provide such support or sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent technical experience providing a foundation in automotive technology, electronics, mechanical systems, laboratory operations, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting technical equipment, instrumentation, electronics, soldering activities, or laboratory operations where attention to detail is critical.
• Familiarity with measurement, scanning, inspection, or data acquisition tools such as DTS, FARO, PolyWorks, or similar technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to document findings, create reports, and support technical projects.
• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and consistently deliver high-quality work in a safety-focused environment.
• Must have the right to work in the United States without requiring Toyota immigration-related employment support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience supporting vehicle safety, crashworthiness, or laboratory testing programs.
• Advanced Toyota high-voltage or lithium-ion battery training.
• Strong automotive mechanical aptitude and demonstrated hands-on technical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience collecting, validating, analyzing, and presenting technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Advanced knowledge of computer systems, software applications, and digital tools used within testing environments.
• Four or more years of experience supporting vehicle or component safety testing across static and dynamic evaluation activities.

Responsibilities

• Support post-test activities, including coordinating measurement, scanning, photography, documentation, and data collection for accurate, timely test results.
• Assist with crash testing, including vehicle setup and teardown, instrumentation support, high-speed camera operations, and test preparation.
• Help prepare the laboratory for future mobility safety initiatives involving battery electric vehicles, advanced safety technologies, and autonomous vehicle development programs.
• Partner with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute testing safely and efficiently according to project requirements.
• Develop, improve, and standardize work processes to enhance laboratory efficiency, consistency, quality, and productivity.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, streamline processes, and modernize laboratory operations as part of digital transformation efforts.
• Promote safety, workplace organization, and continuous improvement by applying Toyota principles and best practices.
• Collect, validate, organize, and communicate technical data that supports vehicle development decisions.

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.
• Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Relocation assistance, if applicable.
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree