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Company Name
Toyota Motor Corporation
Job Type
Advanced development of cell module structures and components for next-generation batteries
Work Detail
[Features] We are seeking highly skilled individuals who can immediately contribute to the design and evaluation of next-generation batteries, contributing to a clean society toward carbon neutrality. [Job Description] [Overview] The development of next-generation batteries is desired for a clean society toward carbon neutrality. Toyota is focusing on research and development of next-generation batteries, including all-solid-state batteries and liquid-based LIB batteries, and is looking for colleagues who can work together on a series of development tasks, from planning and structural design to cell and module evaluation. [Details] This job involves planning and proposing next-generation LIBs 3-7 years from now, in the phase just before mass production development. • Mechanism, component development and design, electrode development for next-generation LIB cells • Performance, structural reliability, and safety evaluation of next-generation LIB cells and modules ■Expected roles for this position: Member, Team Leader, Manager [Background of Recruitment] One means of achieving carbon neutrality is the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. To widely distribute electric vehicles to customers, higher performance and lower cost next-generation batteries are necessary, and research and development of these must be accelerated. To achieve this goal, we are seeking individuals who can leverage their accumulated expertise and proactively advance research and development. Application [Workplace Image & Mission] [Department Information] ●Many young engineers in their 30s, and many who joined through career recruitment, create an open and vibrant workplace atmosphere. ●You can conduct cutting-edge research and development of batteries and battery materials, and utilize your expertise to excel. ●Our department handles everything from research and development to advanced development, allowing you to experience the joy of turning your proposed materials and battery technologies into products, and the excitement and fulfillment of creating new technologies that don't yet exist in the world. [Mission & Future Direction] ●To contribute to a sustainable society and the happiness of our customers, this department conducts research and development of attractive and competitive batteries and battery manufacturing, ahead of the world. Our department integrates elemental research, materials research and development, cell development, structural design, mechanism development, evaluation and analysis, battery recycling, and production technology for next-generation batteries. ● We aim to create a system that allows us to advance research and development more quickly and efficiently than before by actively utilizing simulations, particularly macro simulations, micro simulations, and machine learning. [Other] In this role, we handle information related to strengthened US export restrictions, so we are thoroughly managing information, including managing access rights for each individual. [Job Satisfaction/PR] ● Because we handle everything from research and development to advanced development, you can experience the joy of turning materials you've discovered in your research into products, and feel the excitement and satisfaction of creating new technologies that don't yet exist in the world. ● We are working on developing high-performance next-generation batteries that don't yet exist in the world, so there are many setbacks, but everyone involved is pooling their knowledge and trying to achieve a breakthrough.
Ideal Profile
【MUST】 Candidates must meet one of the following requirements: ● Individuals with a strong interest in CN and battery development, and a burning desire to solve global environmental problems. ● Individuals with the initiative and perseverance to identify problems independently and proactively work towards solving them. ● Individuals with experience in research, design, production technology, experimentation, evaluation, production preparation, or manufacturing (industry and product are not specified). 【WANT】 ● Individuals with experience in automotive parts development at a finished vehicle manufacturer or parts manufacturer, and knowledge of creating mechanical parts using CATIA and reliability evaluation of mechanical parts and battery cells. (※Experience in battery mechanical design or structural design is not required.) ● Individuals with experience in automotive materials development at a finished vehicle manufacturer or materials/chemical manufacturer, even without battery development experience, and knowledge of electrode design. Knowledge of Cell Performance and Safety Evaluation ● Experience in the development or structural design of mechanical components for batteries (cells to packs) ● Experience in performance, safety, and reliability evaluation of battery cells and modules Candidates with experience in any of the above ● Even without the battery-related work experience listed in the required qualifications, candidates who possess expertise in one of the following technical areas and have a strong desire to engage in battery research and development are preferred. ・Basic knowledge of the four mechanics of mechanical engineering (mechanical dynamics, material mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics) ・Materials chemistry and applied chemistry (inorganic materials, polymer materials, organic materials, metals, solution chemistry, etc.) ・Electrochemistry, chemical engineering, powder engineering, slurry engineering, coating engineering, analytical chemistry, etc. ・Computational science (simulation, etc.), information science (machine learning, materials informatics, etc.)
Work Location
Aichi Prefecture (Toyota City) Shizuoka Prefecture (Susono City) Research and Development Mechanical Design Experimental Evaluation/Analysis (Function, Performance, Safety, Reliability)
Phd. Stating Salary
Expected annual income: ¥5,000,000 - ¥16,800,000
Selection Flow
STEP 01 | Application Please select and apply for one of the currently recruiting positions. STEP 02 | Document Screening We will conduct a document screening based on the information you registered. *Regarding the results, regardless of whether you pass or fail, we will contact you by email within two weeks. (However, please note that if there are many applicants, the selection process may take longer.) STEP 03 | First Interview + Aptitude Test Those who pass the document screening will be invited for an individual interview. The aptitude test is usually taken online at least three days before the interview date. *The selection process may differ depending on the job posting. *Regarding the results, regardless of whether you pass or fail, we will usually contact you by email within one week. (However, the number of days may vary slightly depending on the department.) STEP 04 | Final Interview Those who pass the first interview will be invited for an individual interview to confirm further details. STEP 05 | Final Interview Rejection Notification We will usually contact you by email within one week. (However, the number of days may vary slightly depending on the department.) STEP 06 | Job Offer After you agree to the presented employment conditions, you will receive a formal job offer. Those who receive a job offer will start working approximately 3 months after receiving notification of acceptance (within 6 months of the final interview date at the latest). (The start date is the 1st of each month.) *The start date will be adjusted in consultation with the applicant.