Engineer II - Production Engineering (Assembly)
Toyota North America · Princeton, IN
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Production
- Travel
- 50%
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 4+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- Yesterday
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level production role at Toyota North America (automotive) in Princeton, IN.
- They ask for
- 4+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Kaizen, Assembly lines
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · about 50% travel · relocation help
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Indiana: typical posted base $153k–$204k.
Median of the low and high ends of 4 live postings that list pay, out of 24 production engineer openings in Indiana, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Indiana plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 23 other live production postings in Indiana.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (4+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Lean 46%
- Team leadership 46%
- ✓ New product launch 29%
- EHS / safety 29%
- Root cause 29%
- ✓ Kaizen 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Assembly lines, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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This plant: Toyota North America in Princeton
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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.
Toyota does not offer support or sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this role now or in the future. You must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota support or sponsorship for immigration-related employment (e.g., H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM
OPT, F-1 CPT, ‘job flexibility benefits’ [also known as I-140 or Adjustment of Status portability], etc.) now or in the future. You should not apply for this role if you will require Toyota to assist with immigration support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Who we’re looking for
Toyota’s Final Assembly Production Engineering Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Engineer-Assembly Equipment.
The primary responsibility of this role is to support in development and implementation of new model preparation at NAMC (North America Manufacturing Centers) sites.
Reporting to the Assembly Engineering Manager, the person in this role will support the Production Engineering Assembly department's objective to support Assembly Process and Equipment Development for new model launch, refurbishment and Kaizen.
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What you’ll be doing
- •(10%) Project Planning for upcoming model changes
- •(20%) Simultaneous Engineering for assembly of vehicle with TMC & TTC
- •(70%) Project Management over process setup & equipment procurement
- •Close collaboration between both internal and external groups across Toyota including NAMCs, TMC, TTC, PE support shops, & Plano divisions
What you bring
- •Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or 4+ years of equivalent professional experience in an Assembly Engineering
- •Experience in Production Engineering or Manufacturing Preparation as a Toyota Team Member or Contractor working directly for Toyota
- •Experience with Equipment Sourcing and Installation as a Toyota Team Member or Contractor working directly for Toyota
- •Experience with 3D modeling and prototype part printing
- •Ability to work up to 20% overtime when required, including travel up to 50%, both domestic and international
Added bonus if you have
- •Experience with 1 or more new model launch preparations
- •Assembly Production Engineering experience
- •Equipment Controls experience
- •Completion of TBP through panel (Toyota Team Members only)
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 (if applicable)
- •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)
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.
Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com .