Company Name

Toyota Motor Corporation

Job Type

Equipment installation and automation technology development for domestic and international press processes.

Work Detail

[Features] We are seeking professional talent to drive the development and implementation of press equipment and its automation technology, aiming to create attractive vehicles for our customers and a factory where people can work with enthusiasm. [Job Description] [Overview] Production technology engineers responsible for the press production process incorporate production and quality know-how from the vehicle development and design stages to provide customers with inexpensive, high-quality products in a timely manner. They are involved in the development and implementation of high-value-added, low-cost press equipment technology and its introduction into the factory. In addition to developing and introducing press equipment aimed at increasing the value-added of pressed products, they contribute to improving Toyota's global competitiveness by developing and introducing integrated molding technology using lasers, inspection and logistics automation technologies aimed at factory unmanned operation, and DX technologies. As a member of this organization, you will be involved in the entire process from press equipment technology development to factory implementation. [Details] * Leading role in press equipment technology development * Project management for equipment installation in factories ■ Expected role for this position: Member, Team Leader, Manager [Background of Recruitment] To respond to the significant changes surrounding automobiles in recent years, the following is necessary: ① Efficiently carrying out press production preparation for general vehicles, which are currently the mainstream. ② Establishing production processes for press parts with new added value necessary for next-generation "vehicles." To achieve these quickly, we are seeking individuals with high technical skills, communication skills, and management skills who can transform conventional production preparation work and create new production processes. Apply [Workplace Image and Mission] [Workplace Image] Responsible for press production technology worldwide, composed of 4 departments and 2 sections, including planning, SE, process maintenance, and development. It is a bright and motivated workplace where each person's knowledge and experience are combined to enhance one another. [Organizational Mission] Customer needs regarding the design and performance of automobiles are constantly changing, but in recent years, these changes have become particularly rapid, such as the pursuit of high-design aesthetics and improved collision safety performance. Our mission is to keep pace with this trend and achieve mass production of high-value-added press parts. Furthermore, as the press production technology department of a global company, our important mission is to realize equipment and processes for producing press parts tailored to the region in various countries, as well as to properly maintain and manage press equipment for long-term use and develop the necessary technologies to continue providing equipment that can be used safely for a long time. [Future Direction] Looking ahead to the changing structure of "vehicles" such as electric vehicles, carbon-free fuel vehicles, and personal mobility devices, we aim to innovate steel plate processing technology by developing new manufacturing methods and equipment. We also aim to realize a press factory that is centered on people who can work with vitality by integrating digital technology with conventional production technology. [Job Satisfaction/PR] The appeal lies in the wide range of work, from vehicle development to mass production in factories, and the opportunity to work in a wide field that extends to various countries around the world. You can acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge, from processing technology, equipment technology, and logistics technology to TPS, and this is an organization where you can grow significantly as an engineer.

Ideal Profile

[Candidates with the following experience are preferred] Experience in the development or implementation of large-scale press equipment.

What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow

This job posting is categorized under "New Graduate PhD" on Toyota Motor Corporation's career recruitment portal. Toyota's new graduate recruitment site clearly states, "Those seeking a new graduate PhD should apply through the career recruitment section."

Work Location

Aichi Prefecture (Toyota City) DX/BPR/Consulting Production/Manufacturing Technology

Phd. Stating Salary

Expected annual income: ¥5,000,000 - ¥16,800,000

External Site

https://toyota-career.snar.jp/jobboard/detail.aspx?id=iyLzwjlhQwi_zeJnlu3HkA