Materials Research Department (MRD) Intern - Summer 2027

Toyota is hiring a Materials Research Department (MRD) Intern - Summer 2027 in Ann Arbor, MI. When: Summer 2027. Posted November 11, 2026. Eligibility: US work authorization. Checked against the employer's posting on November 13, 2026.

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.

R&D Overview: At Toyota Research and Development (R&D), we’re working to build a future where everyone has the freedom to move, with a focus on vehicle design and development, procurement, supplier engineering development, mobility, safety, and advanced research.

Centered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Toyota R&D has some of the brightest thinkers from across America dedicated to building the future of mobility where everyone can live more safely and comfortably.

Who we’re looking for: As an intern with the Materials Research Department (MRD) within Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), you will support projects that align with both departmental objectives and your personal development goals.

You will contribute to in-house lab automation development and our collaboration project to implement high-throughput experimentation capabilities that accelerate materials research.

In this role, you will work alongside MRD researchers to help design and develop an automated experimental setup for polymer synthesis, including reagent mixing, heating, and real-time status monitoring.

You will help program and control the setup to achieve desired synthesis conditions using data acquisition (DAQ) and control platforms, such as Raspberry Pi, LabJack, or similar systems.

Your responsibilities will also include implementing appropriate safety features and safeguards to support safe and reliable operation. You’ll work in a collaborative team environment to deliver meaningful contributions to the organization.

This opportunity is ideal for a student interested in combining hands-on laboratory work with programming, instrumentation, and automation to advance materials research.

Additionally, you will be paired with a non-technical mentor and have opportunities to participate in networking and professional development activities throughout your co-op term.

What you bring: • Must be 18 years of age or older • Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher • Currently pursuing a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Controls, Computer/Data Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Applied Physics, Automotive Engineering, or a closely related field 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. 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 talent.acquisition@toyota.

com .