Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs

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 diverse, 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.

TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.

Who We’re Looking For

TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer for our new Emerging Technologies Group

As a member of the Emerging Technology team, you will be responsible for designing and refining components and sub systems used in our exciting new Hydrogen Fuel Cell based power generation projects. A solid foundation in design complimented with calculation / simulation (thermodynamics and stress) capabilities, you will develop components in a fast-paced, energetic, and team centered environment.

This position is located in Costa Mesa, CA and a hybrid work option may be considered.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ability to grow to include Simulations as part of the design process and creating calculation tools and/or post processing data using scripting languages.
• Working closely with other departments, with a team mindset, including in-house manufacturing, quality control, build shop, and development engineers to ensure parts are tested correctly and accurately in accordance with demanding time schedules.
• Good use of discretion for when hand calculations, idealizations, and/or detailed simulations are needed.
• Calculation expectations include: Supporting hand calculations, tolerance stack ups.
• Design activities will include general layout and conception, integration of feedback from the team, supporting calculations, detailed solid and/or surface modeling, assembly and BOM creation, detailed working drawings, and documentation of design / calculations / process.

What You’ll Bring

• High attention to detail.
• Hands-on experience including fabrication techniques and general mechanics is also highly desirable.
• BS in Mechanical Engineering or relative work experience.
• Design experience using CAD software: Creo (preferred), Catia, NX, Solidworks, etc.
• Practical thermodynamics and fabricated structures knowledge as well as a solid theoretical background.
• Highly motivated, with a strong interest in Hydrogen fuel cell technology and sustainable power generator design
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with GD&T e.g. ASME Y14.5

Added Bonus If You Have

• Advanced education, e.g. Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Several years of experience in a similar position
• FEA experience: Abaqus (preferred), Hyperworks, Ansys, Nastran, etc.
• Scripting languages: Matlab, Visual Basic, Python, Javascript, C++
• CFD experience: Star-CCM+, Ansys, Converge, etc.
• Surface modeling experience

What we’ll bring

A Few Highlights Include

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities.

• Flexible spending accounts.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible work options based on business needs.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Relocation assistance (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.
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more.

The annual base salary range for this position is

$93,600.00 - $152,100.00

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse 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. As a company that has been one of DiversityInc’s Top 50 Companies for Diversity and a member of The Billion Dollar Roundtable supporting minority and woman-owned suppliers for over 10 years, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the diversity of the communities where we live and do business.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question or need assistance with your application? Please send an email to [email protected].