IIoT Senior Systems Engineer

Overview

Who we are

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, TN, ‘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 Manufacturing IT Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated IIoT Senior Systems Engineer.

The primary responsibility of this position is to partner with manufacturing teams to design, develop, and deploy IIoT and SCADA solutions supporting manufacturing operations across production areas at TBMNC.

Reporting to the IIoT Platform & Gemba Enablement manager, the person in this role will support the Manufacturing IT department's objective to enable team members to quickly solve problems by ensuring accurate, real-time data is available and seamlessly connected across manufacturing systems.

This position is based in Liberty, NC. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location. This position will require in-plant work.

What you’ll be doing 

• Building high-fidelity data ingestion and data visibility systems capable of handling hundreds of thousands of real time messages with sustained throughput at production scale. 

• Providing our customers with highly reliable applications and systems that meet their business and process needs, developed in systems like: Ignition SCADA, .NET/C#, Typescript, Go, and Angular 

• Developing load testing platforms enabling repeatable stress testing of industrial systems and messaging infrastructure prior to production deployment. 

• Produce and maintain living architecture documentation, design specifications, and technical decision records. 

• Enable and coach team members to build their own solutions and to use platform tools effectively. 

• Collaborate with TBMNC engineering, production, logistics, maintenance, and quality teams to understand business process and translate into solution requirements. 

• Evaluate emerging industrial technologies and provide strategic recommendations for integration into manufacturing environments. 

What you bring   

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 5 or more years of equivalent experience 

• 5+ years of experience in software development (Python, JavaScript, Go, or similar)

  • 3+ years of experience with containerization (Docker) or modern micros services (Kubernetes/k3s) 

  • 3+ years of experience administrating Linux environments (Ubuntu, RHEL, or similar) 

• 5+ years of experience querying and updating SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) 

• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using 5 Why including protocol analysis and reverse engineering 

Added bonus if you have 

• Experience with Ignition platform (Perspective, Designer, gateway architecture, scripting) 

• Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, or equivalent)

• Experience working in an Agile team using Kanban boards to drive work

• Experience with Model Context Protocol (MCP) 

• Utilizing coding agents like Copilot, or Claude Code to accelerate your work 

• Experience using Sparkplug B, MQTT, and OPC UA/DA protocols in a manufacturing environment 

• Machine vision, RFID, or barcode integration experience 

• Greenfield manufacturing facility startup experience   

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).

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 [email protected].