Toyota Racing Development | Engineer, Track Support

3 weeks ago

salisbury, United States Toyota Racing Development Full time

TRD inspires the hearts and minds of racing fans, Toyota team members, customers, and the driving public. We are dedicated to advancing automotive engineering and maximizing racetrack success. We partner with the finest race teams and drivers who share our passion, and our actions foster an atmosphere of excellence. In our pursuit of becoming the most respected and premier motorsports engineering organization in the world, we are looking for highly motivated applicants for our available positions.


Who we're looking for:


TRD is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Engineer to join our Track Support Department.


This position will be a long term contract role.


What you will be doing:

  • Key person with direct interface to TRD race teams to assist in optimization of engine performance while remaining reliable. This includes but is not limited to EFI map tuning, simulations, pre and post-event reports, and data analysis.
  • Engineering analysis and problem-solving of engine systems as related to the race cars and its intended use.
  • Expertise in EFI, data acquisition, and problem diagnosis.
  • Expertise in VBA, API, MATLAB, and software programming.
  • Extensive travel to all NASCAR Cup events and many tests.


Work closely with departmental associates, TRD engineering, and teams on optimization of engine systems. This includes but not exclusively:

  • Validation of team parts between dyno and racetrack
  • Engine dyno (TRD and NASCAR) and chassis dyno correlation if required.
  • Air box and air inlet systems
  • Charging system and wiring
  • Exhaust system including headers and tailpipes.
  • Water system including water pump and radiators.
  • Oil system including filters, lines, and oil tank.
  • Fuel system including fuel pump, filters, lines, and fuel cell.


Use of approved simulation tools and reports to improve engine performance and development.

What you will bring:

  • Minimum of 2 years of race engine EFI engine tuning experience. Direct experience with data collection and analysis of engine data.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a track support engineering role.
  • Minimum of 1 year engine systems development. Ability to test and analyze components or systems and generate comprehensive reports on the results.
  • Direct experience with EFI system hardware and functionality
  • Direct experience with at least one type of EFI system software and basic tuning
  • Direct experience in engine assembly
  • Direct experience in engine and chassis dyno operation
  • Direct experience of race shop operations relating to engine installation into chassis.

Added bonus if you have:

  • Strong hands-on mechanical skills and familiarity with correct engine-building practices
  • Strong working knowledge of internal combustion engines in a racing environment.
  • Strong racing engine troubleshooting skills and be able to work in a high-pressure environment.
  • Computer Skills
  • Proficient with MS Office suite and VBA programming.
  • Proficient with McLaren EFI system software
  • Working knowledge with Motec software
  • Working knowledge of various dyno software packages (AVL, Dynojet)
  • Familiar with CFD, FEA, CAD, CAM

Requirements:

This position requires a high school diploma and a BS or greater in engineering.

  • Minimum of 1-year race engine EFI tuning experience and data analysis, NASCAR engines preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of direct track support experience for a professional racing series.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and accurately in verbal and written form.

Physical Requirements:

  • Standing-Frequent/Intermittent Up to 8 hours per day
  • Walking-Frequent/Intermittent Up to 8 hours per day
  • Sitting-Occasionally/Intermittent
  • Lifting to 50 lbs. Occasionally/Intermittent


If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your resume to the following email andrea.wong@toyota.com.

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