SEIBI Technician – Automotive Manufacturing

About the role

SEIBI Technicians play a critical role in equipment verification, installation readiness, production trial support, and equipment confirmation across both new model programs and ongoing production operations. Assignments may include paint shop automation & robotics, battery pack assembly systems, vehicle manufacturing equipment, conveyors, torque tools, logistics automation, and safety interlocks. This is a hands-on, technical field role that works closely with engineers, vendors, suppliers, and plant teams to ensure safety, quality, and productivity targets are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and trial-based confirmations
• Perform Seibi checks for Safety, Electrical, and Mechanical design compliance
• Verify equipment against Toyota standards and production requirements
• Review mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and safety interlock logic
• Support adjustments to meet targets for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Productivity
• Robotics & Controls (Paint, Assembly, Pack, etc.)
• Online robot programming (e.g., paint robots, sealing, UBC, dampening, material handling)
• Offline robot simulation, reach studies, and cycle time analysis
• Evaluate and adjust robot paths, parameters, and quality outcomes
• PLC, Controls & Industrial Automation Support
• PLC programming and troubleshooting (Toyopuc, Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens)
• Auxiliary with vision systems (Keyence or similar), sensors, I/O, safety relays, and device tests
• Confirm conveyor, AGV/AMR, and material handling hardware operation
• Vendor Trials & Buyoffs
• Perform Seibi confirmations during vendor buyoff trials
• Support equipment evaluations in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Japan
• Validate safety, cycle times, operation availability, and equipment quality
• Documentation & Communication
• Create handover documents, snapshots, and process confirmation records
• Maintain detailed reports, checklists, KPIs, and punchlist items
• Communicate effectively with engineering, vendors, and global teams

Requirements

• 2-year technical degree, trade school certification, or 3+ years equivalent technical experience
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment installation, troubleshooting, or commissioning
• Experience with PLC programming or troubleshooting (Toyopuc, AB, Omron, Siemens)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Ability to work overtime (up to ~25%) and support weekend/holiday work when required
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally (up to 50% during peak project phases)
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics (Kawasaki, Fanuc, Yaskawa) — paint or assembly applications
• Digital engineering tools: CATIA, Delmia, SolidWorks, Inventor
• Experience with manufacturing equipment procurement, layouts, or commissioning
• Experience with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex, etc.)
• Exposure to AGVs/AMRs and traffic control systems
• Automotive or high-volume manufacturing background
• Additional technical certifications