Engineer II - R&D

Overview

Who we are

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who we’re looking for

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. Are you results driven, deeply innovative, and interested in working on a team dedicated to building products and services that are beautifully designed, intuitive, predictive, convenient, and relevant? If so, we want to talk to you!

What you’ll be doing

• 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. This includes understanding vehicle dependencies from a technical platform. Familiar with data pipelines for in-vehicle and mobile applications.

• 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; track due diligence checklists and project management of integrations.

• 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.

What you bring

• 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.

• This role is onsite Monday through Thursday at our Plano, TX. location with remote Fridays possible if work permits and occasional late evening calls with our TMC partners in Japan

Added bonus if you have

• 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 and 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).

What we’ll bring

During your interview process, our team will provide you with all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development 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 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)

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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. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

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.