Safety Engineer

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Who we’re looking for

Toyota’s Safety Department is looking for a passionate and motivated SafetyEngineer within theStrategy & Planning group.

The primary responsibility of this role is tomanage projects related toElectrification (Lithium-ion Battery)Thermal Risk Managementimplementation across North America. The primary area of focus will includemonitoringelectrificationthermal riskactivityacrossmultiplestakeholder groupsto ensurebest practicesfor safety controlsandadherence to the electrification readiness plan.

What you’ll be doing 

• Co-Leadregionalelectrificationfocusedrisk assessmentprogramsandlithium-ion batterythermal hazard identificationfocused onteam member safety

• Provide supportfor theToyota Motor North Americaregionworking to becomeaSubject Matter Expert (SME)inidentifying,evaluating, and controlling hazards related tolithium-ion batteries

• Partner with other divisions and departments tointerpretand implement federal, state, and local safety regulations related toelectrificationthermaleventprevention

• Develop, update,and maintainToyotatechnical safety standards related tolithium-ion batteryandthermalhazard identificationand risk assessment

• Presentelectrificationthermal risk managementsafetystrategies andprojectstatusupdates to leadership and executives

• Ability to work overtime as needed 

• Ability to travel up to 25% domestic with possible international travel as needed 

What you bring 

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Engineering(Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.),Occupational Safety & Health,or a relatedengineering/technologyfield

• Experiencedirectlyrelated tomanagingbattery safety/electrificationthermalrisk managementprograms

• At least2yearsin a role wherebatterysafety/electrificationresponsibilities made up at least 50% of the professional duties

• Demonstrated foundational understanding of NFPA, ISO, IEC, UL, AIAG, and other relevant industry standards, acquired under the supervision of senior engineers and management

• Proven ability to handle projects involving critical thinking (kaizen), problem solving, data analysis, and verification

Added bonusif you have

• Direct experiencemanagingsafetysystemsandimplementing countermeasuresforlithium-ionbatteries

• Direct experience performinglithium-ion batterythermal hazards risk assessments

• Experience implementing safety through hierarchy of controls and design principles

• Knowledge and proficiency infunctional safety systems related toelectrificationthermal risk managementand/ornew technologies

• Experience working inautomotivemanufacturingor engineeringenvironments

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  

• 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)  

• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)