Toyota Systems Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Overview

Who we are

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Who we're looking for

Toyota's Production Engineering Battery Department is seeking a highly experienced Safety Control Systems Engineer to support a critical safety compliance and validation group. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial safety engineering, with deep expertise in functional safety standards, circuit validation, and regulatory compliance.

This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, regional-level coordination, and effective prioritization to meet project schedules.

What you'll be doing

• Develop detailed area project plans and schedules

• Audit Safety Control Systems (SCS) for compliance to ISO 13849 and ANSI B11

• Identify and document non-conformities within SCS (safety control system) designs

• Design and verify countermeasures to achieve target control category and performance levels

• Develop schedules with deliverables, milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators

• Manage an 3rd Party consultant group by milestones, concerns, and key performance indicators

• Lead cross-functional communication and collaboration to ensure issue resolution

• Provide written and verbal project status reports to management and stakeholders

• Audit SCS design modifications to ensure correlation with intended design

• Support the Control Reliability team through mentorship and technical coaching

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and implementation as needed

• Demonstrate a positive, team-oriented attitude and contribute to cross-functional success

What you bring

• Functional Safety Certification, such as TUV Functional Safety or Engineer or equivalent functional safety engineer certifications

• 3+ years of experience in functional safety engineering within automotive, manufacturing, industrial automation, machinery, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or similar sectors

• Technical Associate's Degree or higher in a related discipline

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 13849-1, ANSI B11, and other relevant standards

• Strong Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP's and PivotTables) and PowerPoint

• Safety PLC programming experience, including the ability to read, interpret, modify, and configure logic

• Experience with PLC/SPLC communication protocols and system integration

• Availability to support weekends, off-shifts, and holidays and ability to work during scheduled shutdowns as required (July and December)

• Willingness to travel up to 30% (domestic and international)

• Capability to navigate large industrial facilities: standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, and kneeling as needed

• Ability to safely lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds

Added bonus if you have

• Experience with risk assessment tools

• Experience with Failure Mode Effects Analysis and Failure Mode Effects and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEA/FMEDA) methodologies

• Proficiency with one or more Safety PLC platforms, including:

  • Allen-Bradley GuardLogix

  • Omron - Sysmac (Safety)

  • Keyence - GC Configurator

  • Toyopuc - PCWin Safe

  • Siemens TIA Portal / Step 7 (Safety)

What we'll bring
During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and careerdevelopment opportunities. A few highlights include:

• 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 Toyotaregardless of whether you contribute (if applicable)

• 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)

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.