Description
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.
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 diverse, talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
Regulatory Affairs and Environmental Sustainability Internship Summer 2026
Explore taking your career further with one of the world’s most respected brands and one of the top automotive companies in North America! Toyota is growing and leading the way through innovations designed to enhance lives through forward-thinking mobility solutions. We are looking for diverse, highly motivated students who want to come grow and lead the change with us.
You will be working for the Regulatory Affairs and Environmentally Sustainability (RAES) function of Toyota Motor North America (TMNA).
The RAES function is responsible for:
1. Influencing and tracking all regulatory trends that impact Toyota’s products – safety, environment,
chemicals, any regulations on vehicles.
2. Ensuring compliance and certification to these regulatory requirements in our products.
3. Managing all the sustainability efforts of Toyota in the US which include the
Environmental Challenge 2050, the renewable energy generation portfolio, and site
environmental efforts.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
In the Compliance Strategy & Engineering department, possible activities would include:
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Enhance CSE’s processes for tracking applications, reports, and other documents submitted to government agencies.
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Conduct thorough investigation of emissions application content, review and verify information sources to enable CSE to assume full ownership of NASR application preparation.
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Collaborate closely with counterparts in TMC and TMNA R&D to support application content development, submission processes, and approval discussions.
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Lead the conceptualization and co-creation of IT solutions aimed at automating workflows, enhancing operational efficiency, and improving the quality of compliance data
Location: This position will be in Gardena, CA
Required Qualifications
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Must be 18 years of age or older
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Must have reliable transportation
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Must have the right to work in the United States and not require Toyota sponsorship for immigration-related employment (including, but not limited to H-1B, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, TN, or F-1 OPT extension) now or in the future
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Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher
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Must have completed at least one full academic year at a two- or four-year college or university post-high school (sophomore standing or above)
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Pursing a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering, or some equivalent technical area
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:
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A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect
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Professional growth and development programs and opportunities
The annual base salary range for this position is $52,700.00 – $85,700.00.
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 talent.acquisition@toyota.com.