Electronic Application Engineer

Location Saline, Michigan, 48176 This job is associated with 2 categories

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow.

with us.

Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration related employment (e.g., H 1B, O 1, E 3, H 1B1, TN, F 1 OPT, F 1 STEM OPT, F 1 CPT, "job flexibility benefits" (also known as I 140 or Adjustment of Status portability), etc.)

now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Toyota's Integrated Vehicle Systems Department develops next-generation electronic systems that help shape the future of mobility. We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Electronic Application Engineer who is excited to develop vehicle-specific electronic components and contribute to innovative customer experiences.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role will support the development and application of electronic control units, cockpit electronics, and wireless communication systems. You will collaborate with engineering teams, suppliers, and global partners to deliver high-quality components that meet performance, cost, quality, mass, schedule, and customer experience targets.

Success in this role means guiding electronic components from initial requirements through start of production while maintaining quality, timing, and performance targets. You will work across teams to solve technical challenges, improve development processes, and create electronic solutions that enhance the customer experience.

• Develop and implement electronic parts and systems by defining electrical interfaces, setting parameters, and applying vehicle specifications.
• Lead the creation of performance and functional specifications for cockpit electronics and other vehicle electronic components.
• Manage component development schedules through start of production while coordinating milestones, risks, and recovery plans with internal teams and suppliers.
• Collaborate with design, evaluation, quality, manufacturing, sales, and supplier partners to resolve issues and deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Apply electronic components across concurrent vehicle programs, including major and minor model changes.
• Benchmark competitor vehicles, consumer electronics, and emerging technologies to develop proposals that improve customer experience, cost, mass, and performance.
• Partner with engineering teams in North America and Japan to support vehicle application, joint testing, issue investigation, and technical decision-making.
• Improve development processes, project visibility, and team operations to strengthen the quality and efficiency of electronic systems development.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field.
• One or more years of relevant professional, internship, researcher work, or co op experience.
• Experience managing projects and collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver quality work within established milestones.
• Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience supporting technical issue investigations with…