Routing Engineer – Systems and Electronics Planning

Overview

Who we are

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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Systems and Electronics Planning 4 Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer.
 
The primary responsibility of this role is to design and apply electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms, including packaging ECUs & sensors, routing wire harnesses, and developing related components to ensure quality, performance, cost, and timing requirements are met for each electronics system.
 
Reporting to the Sr. Manager, the person in this role will support the Systems and Electronics Planning 4 department's objective of designing and applying electrical components across multiple vehicle and mobility platforms.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Collaborate with related stakeholders (internal and external) in cross-functional teams to design packaging structure, prepare drawings, plan and manage schedule for complex engineering problems.

• Join, engage, and lead wire harness part development to meet targets for cost, mass, performance, and schedule with high quality, efficiency, and an optimization mindset from project start through start of production.

• Excellent, clear, and frequent communication with internal and external stakeholders (management team, project leaders, manufacturing, suppliers, other design departments, TMC Japan, etc.).

• Develop 3D design data and create 2D drawings using CATIA V5 and CR5000.

• Use the TBP (Toyota Business Practice) process to break down problems, propose solutions, and contribute to obeya (large room) meetings with other commodity engineers, WH supplier engineers, and vehicle assembly members.

• Participate in team activities to resolve development problems.  Need to be able to work with design engineers and suppliers to identify the problem root cause, clearly present the results of findings to the leader, and take action for resolution.

What You Bring
These qualifications provide a strong foundation and help you succeed in the role.

• Bachelor’s degree that provides a strong foundation in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineering also considered)
• 3+ years of experience where you’ve contributed to vehicle development activities, ideally supporting a major program or key milestone
• 2+ years of experience working collaboratively with suppliers to develop and deliver engineering solutions
• Proven understanding of vehicle development and manufacturing processes, demonstrated through hands-on project experience
• Proficiency in CATIA for 3D modeling and drawing creation, with demonstrated ownership of component or system design
• Strong communication and collaboration skills that enable you to work effectively across cross-functional and global teams

Added Bonus If You Have
These experiences can help accelerate learning and increase your impact.

• Advanced degree that deepens your expertise in engineering disciplines
• Additional experience across full vehicle development cycles (e.g., AS, K4, SE, GENZU, CV, 1A, MPT, QCS), including major or minor model changes
• Experience leading or guiding variable workforce or Design-In engineers, helping drive team success and capability development
• Expertise in wire harness design or manufacturing processes, including routing and specification development using CR5000
• Experience designing or supporting ADAS-related systems such as panoramic view monitors, sonar, blind spot monitoring, or headlamp ECUs
• Proven ability to collaborate and negotiate with cross-functional teams including CALTY and other design groups
• Completion of TBP panel or demonstrated advanced problem-solving capability using Toyota methodologies
• Japanese language capability that enhances collaboration with global teams

What We’ll Bring
During your interview process, our team will share details about our industry‑leading benefits and development opportunities, including:

•  A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

• Professional growth and development programs, including 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 with company match and annual retirement contribution

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Referral services related to prenatal care, adoption, childcare, and schools

• Tax‑Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)

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.

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