Systems Design & Architecture Engineer

Job Description: 10258094 Systems Design & Architecture Engineer II

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Who we’re looking for 

Connected Technologies is a newly formed group within Toyota, focused on delivering industry-leading user experiences and new technologies for our Toyota and Lexus vehicles. We’re looking for a passionate and highly motivated 10258094 Systems Design & Architecture Engineer II for our DCM Engineering Group. 

In this role, you will be responsible for writing DCM technical and evaluation specifications, and lead any DCM technical discussions with both internal & external teams. You’ll be responsible for collaborating with team members while overseeing the end-to-end life of DCM product strategic planning, development, launch, and quality validation/metrics.

We’re looking for someone who is ‘process improvement’ minded to coordinate and drive product improvement initiatives in cross functional teams while working with partner organizations, division stakeholders, suppliers, and TMC. You’ll also work with future generation product development teams to communicate lessons learned and avoid repeating past issues as well as support planning future product changes/improvements, including design, development & stakeholder review.

Finally, a successful candidate will conduct quality testing/validation (including joint integration testing) and support launch planning for changes or improved features before releasing to the public. Use your strong written and presentation skills to write/present reports on test results, project statuses, issue RCAs, and technical study summaries to executives and other leadership.

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 the end-to-end customer experience assigned products from vision, development, launch, profitability, competitiveness to quality assurance and release.

• Complete project objectives in time to meet vehicle and other milestones in alignment with product launch or other relevant cycles.

• Deep-dive in technical specifications on product to identify any concerns, and/or to be able to lead the technical discussion with stakeholders.

• Maintain product backlog for all projects, solve issues with team, set the individual priorities, and ensure overall project delivery that meets the product feature needs for stakeholders.

• Adapt new technologies, tools, processes from the organization as needed.

• Cooperation with team members and suppliers.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or related field; and/or commensurate work experience.

• Proven experience in telematics and multimedia development. (4+ years)

• Strong understanding of automotive DCM (Telematics) related hardware and software stacks.

• Expert on PowerPoint and strong presentation skills.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work in fast paced teams with quick decision making.

• Possess strong technical and product management skills to communicate and drive suppliers

• Ability to work closely with design, software, firmware, testing and manufacturing teams.

Added bonus if you have

• Master’s or higher level degree preferred.

• Experience in Infotainment Hardware, Embedded SW and/or Off-board Software Development.

What we’ll bring 

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on 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

· Vehicle purchase & lease programs

· Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family

· Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)

· 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, child care, schools and more

· Flexible spending accounts