Job Description Development & Validation Engineer - 24 Month Contract/Acting Rank P3/P4 Scarborough, ON (Hybrid) Deadline: Please apply before June 9, 2025. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) currently has an exciting 24-month contract opportunity for an individual with a passion for technology and the automotive industry reporting to the Manager of Connected Technologies (CT). The successful candidate will be accountable for coordinating technical requirements with affiliate partners & stakeholders, assisting current and future generations of In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) & App development activities, and actively performing testing and validation work to ensure market readiness and quality. This will be completed with the help of others on the team. In doing so, this individual will be ensuring successful launches for the Canadian market through issue identification and resolution. Ultimately, this role complements the development & engineering section of TCI-CT in the planning, testing, and implementation of new connected services and features, both within the vehicle and within the app, for current generation telematics systems and beyond. What We’ll Bring: Company & Culture A hybrid work environment A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career A focus on respect for people and continuous improvement Summer Hours – condensed work week during the summer Benefits Competitive compensation package Extended health care and dental benefits effective immediately Associate vehicle discount program Paid holiday shutdown and competitive paid time off benefits What You’ll be Doing: Coordinate Technical Requirements for Current & Future Generation Products & Services: Verify all technical and business requirements are captured, communicated and completed for current and future connected products and services Identify, investigate and resolve all technical requirement issues and gaps in preparation for launch, ensuring market readiness for deployment Identify, investigate and resolve any technical requirement issues post-launch to enhance customer experience and product/service quality Testing & Validation for In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) & Toyota/Lexus App: Perform Canadian market specific testing and validation of vehicle Head Unit (HU) and App to ensure market readiness for launch Consult and achieve alignment with Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) and Toyota Connected North America (TCNA) Identify, track, prioritize, investigate and resolve all technical issues impacting Canadian customers and help with root cause analysis and solution implementation Assist CT Engineer and CT Senior Engineer with current and future generation planning, development, testing and execution of new and updated connected features Assist with market readiness confirmation activities for Over-The-Air (OTA) updates Conduct beta testing; validate functions prior to production release Provide recommendations on IVI and App enhancements to improve the customer experience Communicate & Collaboration with Internal and External Stakeholders: Collaborate with all stakeholders, both internally at TCI and externally at TMNA/TCNA and vendors, to ensure needs and requirements are appropriately communicated Advocate and promote awareness of unique Canadian requirements and market-specific issues/needs Build strong and productive relationships with TMNA/TCNA and Affiliate partners Support and promote internal and external awareness of Connected Technologies Enhance Work Processes and Efficiency: Lock in and measure incremental success through the creation and maintenance of Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs) Initiate and implement appropriate ‘kaizen’ (continuous improvement) efforts, which result in work efficiencies relating to improved time, process efficiencies, cost reduction or avoidance Continual reflection of CT products and services offerings What You’ll Bring: University Degree in Engineering, Software or Information Technology 3+ years of experience with project management, critical thinking, root-cause analysis/issue resolution, product development, testing & validation, preferably in vehicle infotainment systems and apps Experience in a technology product-focused role is preferred Demonstrated customer service, analytical & problem-solving skills (technical & business) Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Result-oriented, proactive and self-starter Comfortable operating in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment with constantly changing and high-demand priorities Comfortable with technology and technical issues with an aptitude to translate into non-technical terms Ability to foster productive relationships with internal and external partners Ability to travel on occasion Bilingual (French/English) is an asset About Us Toyota Canada Inc. is the exclusive Canadian distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles. Toyota Canada's head office is in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax. Toyota parts and accessories are distributed through TCI's Parts Distribution Centres in Bowmanville and Vancouver. TCI supports over 287 Toyota and Lexus dealers in Canada with services that include training, sales, marketing, environmental and customer satisfaction initiatives. What Sets Us Apart? A focus on people, passion for Toyota, innovation and continuous improvement have made us an award-winning company, recognized worldwide for our technological leadership and superior standards of quality, community involvement and environmental responsibility. What You Should Know: Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace diverse perspectives and value unique human experiences. 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, or any other characteristics protected by law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process or your employment if you require accommodation. #LI-PP1 #LI-Hybrid About Toyota in Canada Toyota has a proud legacy of over 50 years of operating in Canada with three affiliated companies responsible for the manufacturing, sales and financing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Canada. These are Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. From exhilarating design and revolutionary manufacturing processes, to innovations in safety and connectivity, we’re building vehicles that make our roads safer, our communities cleaner and inspire our customers and employees to make the most of every journey. On this site you can view open positions for both Toyota Canada Inc. and Toyota Financial Services. For open positions at our Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada plant located in Cambridge, please click here. You can also learn more about all three companies below. Toyota Canada Inc. Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) is responsible for the marketing, sales, distribution and customer service of Toyota and Lexus products and services across Canada. With our 287 dealer partners, we strive to deliver industry leading experiences for our customers. TCI’s head office is located in Toronto, with regional offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Halifax, and Parts Distribution Centres in Toronto and Vancouver. Toyota Financial Services Toyota Financial Services (TFS) provides retail, leasing and wholesale financial services to Toyota and Lexus dealerships and customers across Canada. TFS is a member of Toyota Financial Services Corporation (TFSC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan with the Canadian operation headquarters in Markham, Ontario. At Toyota Financial Services (TFS), you will help create best in class customer experiences in an innovative, collaborative and team focused environment. TFS is constantly seeking new ways to innovate by creating products and services that add value for our customers. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC) is a world-class automotive facility with manufacturing plants located in Cambridge and Woodstock, Ontario. Having produced more than eight million vehicles, we are one of the largest Toyota Motor Manufacturing facilities in North America. Recent investments at its facilities in Ontario will allow for increased production of the top-selling Toyota RAV4 and RAV4 Hybrid models in addition to the Lexus RX 350 and RX 450H vehicles.
