Battery Lab Technician

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As 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.

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 Performance Analysis and Evaluation Thermal group is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Technician.

The primary responsibility of this role as a Battery Lab Technician in Performance Analysis and Evaluation Thermal group is to support the development of battery cell technology.

Reporting to the Technician Supervisor, the person in this role will support the Performance Analysis and Battery Cell group’s department objective’s to safely and accurately collect and report data, to support vehicle development for North American Customers.

What you’ll be doing

• Operate within a laboratory setting to handle raw battery cell materials in support of research and development activities.

• Fabricate battery cell components by accurately measuring, mixing, and assembling materials to create prototype cells.

• Perform disassembly of battery cells to assess internal structures and evaluate performance characteristics.

• Conduct performance testing of cells and materials using advanced scientific laboratory instrumentation.

• Acquire and manage evaluation data through specialized data acquisition systems.

• Verify the accuracy and integrity of data collected during testing and analysis processes.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of digital tools aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

• Actively support and promote Toyota’s safety protocols, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and 5S workplace organization principles.

What you bring

• An Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience in a related technical field.

• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on laboratory evaluation experience.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience measuring, mixing with chemicals in a fume hood and glove box environment.

• Basic electrical knowledge with wiring, measuring (i.e. Voltmeter), reading diagram.

• Beginner level knowledge using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for completing data analysis, graph making and reporting of data.

• Willingness to learn, adhere to and implement lab safety procedures.

• A safety-first mindset that “all incidents are preventable”.

• Willingness to travel 10% of the time and work overtime as required.

Added bonus if you have

• An Associate degree or higher, or the equivalent experience in Chemistry or a related technical field.

• Experience working with battery lab equipment such as cycling, thermal chamber, ESR, and impedance measurement equipment.

• Willingness to promote the “Toyota Way” and a TBP way of thinking.

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)

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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