Technician - Advanced Safety R&D

Location Saline, Michigan, 48176 Category More Jobs Job   Posted Date 10/23/2026

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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 VME3 Safety Test Evaluation Team plays a critical role in advancing vehicle safety by supporting the testing, evaluation, and development of current and future mobility technologies. The team partners closely with engineers and technicians to generate accurate, high-quality test data that helps shape safer vehicles for customers around the world.

We are seeking a hands‑on, detail-oriented technician who enjoys a fast-paced laboratory environment, solves technical challenges, improves processes, and supports innovative safety programs. The ideal candidate is passionate about continuous improvement, embraces new technology, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. This role reports to the Barrier Lab Supervisor.

Success in this role means helping the team deliver accurate, reliable safety test results while driving continuous improvement across laboratory operations. Each day offers opportunities to work with advanced testing equipment, support future mobility initiatives, collaborate with engineering teams, and help develop safer vehicles.

• Support post-test activities, including coordinating measurement, scanning, photography, documentation, and data collection to ensure accurate and timely delivery of test results.
• Contribute to crash testing by assisting with vehicle setup, 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 activities safely and efficiently, in line with project requirements.
• Develop, improve, and standardize work processes that enhance laboratory efficiency, consistency, quality, and productivity.
• Support digital transformation efforts by identifying opportunities to improve workflows, streamline processes, and modernize laboratory operations.
• Champion a culture of safety, workplace organization, and continuous improvement by applying Toyota principles and best practices daily.
• Assist in collecting, validating, organizing, and communicating technical data that supports vehicle development decisions.

• An associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent technical experience providing a strong 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…