Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
Operational experience with SEM instruments.
Familiarity with modern materials, heat treatment, and processing techniques, especially high-strength steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys.
Understanding of material phase diagrams and chemical interactions of metals.
High level of computer and engineering software literacy.
Strong investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work semi-independently and drive for excellence.
Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration across departments.
Responsibilities
Analyze failed or damaged components to determine root cause as the materials analysis specialist.
Operate optical and scanning electron microscopes for failure analysis and documentation.
Apply EDS analysis principles via SEM regularly.
Organize external testing and evaluation techniques as needed.
Prepare daily failure investigation reports with recommendations for corrective action.
Provide engineering support for materials selection and processing to various teams.
Support Quality Control initiatives to ensure compliance with material requirements.
Evaluate manufacturing processes for continuous improvement.
Benefits
Teamwork-oriented work environment with flexibility and respect.
Professional growth programs and tuition reimbursement.
Vehicle purchase and lease discounts for team members.
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for families.
Flexible work options based on business needs.
401(k) Savings Plan with company match and annual contributions.
Paid holidays and time off.
Referral services for prenatal, childcare, and educational needs.
Tax-advantaged accounts for health and dependent care.
Full Job Description
Overview
Who we're looking for
TRD is looking for a highly motivated Materials Engineer, Engine Design.
This is a full-time position. It involves frequent extended working hours and occasional weekend work.
What you'll be doing
Analyze failed or damaged components and assemblies regularly to determine root cause and act as the team's materials analysis specialist.
Operate optical and scanning electron microscopes (SEM) for failure analysis and daily work, applying basic metrology principles and using digital cameras and software to document findings.
Understand EDS analysis principles and apply them via SEM on a regular basis.
Organize specialized external testing and evaluation techniques when required.
Prepare failure investigation reports daily, including written and photographic content and educated recommendations for corrective action.
Provide engineering support for materials selection, heat treatment, coating, and processing to Engineering, Manufacturing, and team partners.
Support Quality Control initiatives by ensuring components meet defined material and heat treatment requirements.
Evaluate component manufacturing processes regularly and advise on continuous improvement.
Prepare metallurgical samples and measure material hardness on occasion, assessing the results.
Lead statistical analysis projects to monitor or identify trends in hardness, micro cleanliness, failure, or other metallurgical characteristics, and direct the methodology and tools used.
Deliver multiple investigations and job tasks in parallel under tight timelines while maintaining high work-product quality.
What you will bring
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Materials Engineering, Materials Science, or Metallurgy.
Previous operational experience with SEM instruments.
Intimate familiarity with modern materials, their heat treatment, processing techniques, and microstructures, especially high-strength steels, aluminum, and titanium alloys.
A sound understanding of material phase diagrams and the chemical interactions of metals.
A high level of computer and engineering software literacy.
Excellent investigative, analytical, and report-writing skills.
Self-motivation, the ability to work semi-independently, and the drive to do more than is immediately obvious.
Excellent interpersonal skills for working with personnel from all internal departments, external suppliers, and vendors.
Physical requirements: good vision for assessing digital images, examining components and specimens for fine detail, and prolonged optical microscopy; the ability to sit at a computer or desk; and the ability to traverse large factory facilities for supplier audits and inspections.
Bonus if you have
Previous operational experience with industrial CT instruments.
Proficiency in MATLAB, Visual Basic, or similar software.
Travel Requirements
Occasional local and air travel to vendors or labs, plus periodic domestic and international travel for vendor, supplier, and partner visits.
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.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
Flexible work options based on business needs.
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).
The annual base salary range for this position is $119,400.00 - $194,000.00.
About Toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. The company was founded in 1937 by Kiichiro Toyoda and has since grown to become the world's largest automotive manufacturer. Toyota Motor Corporation produces a wide range of vehicles including cars, trucks, and buses. The company is committed to sustainability and has set a goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Toyota Motor Corporation has operations in over 170 countries and regions around the world.
