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 talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
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Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s OneTech Manufacturing Tech Services Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated OpsCenter Engineer.
The OpCenter Engineer will play a key technical role in implementation, configuration, and support of Siemens OpCenter as part of our Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) program for the new Toyota battery plant. The ideal candidate is a hands-on MES engineer with a strong background in Siemens OpCenter and an understanding of high-volume manufacturing environments.
Reporting to the Siemens MOM Product Owner, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing Tech Services department to design, develop, configure, and optimize OpCenter and support manufacturing, quality, and logistics.
What you’ll be doing
Business Engagement & Requirements Gathering
Build and maintain strong working relationships with quality operations leaders and subject matter experts.
Facilitate workshops, interviews, and process mapping sessions to capture current and future state workflows.
Document detailed business requirements, use cases, and functional specifications for OpCenter quality modules.
Solution Alignment
Collaborate with developers, testers, and solution architects to ensure requirements are clearly understood and implemented.
Validate that OpCenter configurations meet documented business needs through functional reviews and UAT support.
Identify opportunities to standardize and optimize quality processes using MES capabilities.
Change & Communication Support
Assist in developing training materials, SOPs, and user guides related to quality processes in OpCenter.
Communicate system changes, enhancements, and impacts to quality operations teams.
Program & Project Support
Participate in agile ceremonies, including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and demos, to represent the quality business perspective.
Maintain requirements traceability and manage changes to requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Support testing by reviewing test cases and validating that quality workflows function as intended.
Collaboration & Documentation
Work with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and logistics to ensure system alignment with operational goals.
Document configurations, development changes, and integration mappings.
Participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
Key Competencies
Problem-solving and root-cause analysis
Clear technical documentation and communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like plant launch environment
Strong collaboration skills across IT and business teams
What you bring
Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
3+ years of experience implementing or supporting Siemens OpCenter MES (Discrete preferred).
Experience with MES-to-ERP and MES-to-PLC integrations.
Proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, C#, Python), and API integration.
Understanding of manufacturing workflows and quality processes.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Added bonus if you have
Experience in automotive or battery manufacturing.
Knowledge of Siemens OpCenter Foundation, Quality, or Logistics modules.
Familiarity with Mendix low-code application development.
Experience working in hybrid agile/waterfall environments.
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
Relocation assistance (if applicable):
Belonging at Toyota
Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all 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.
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, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.