TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.

We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.

Team/division description

Embedded in the R&D organisation, European Projects (EP) is in charge of development of local vehicles, coordinating the Innovation activities accross the organisation, and planning the Carbon Neutral transformation and Circular Economy. EP is the point where long term innovation meets market implementation.

Your project

During your internship you will support the established I&TM team in:

• Follow up, summary and reporting of the dismantlability study of a Toyota vehcile. The purpose of the study is to assess competitiveness and any improvements required to comply with new End of life (ELV) regulation proposal. The focus will be on 19 category parts and key materials with special focus on Plastic parts.
• Research on Design for Circularity (DfC) methodologies applicable to automotive industry and based on it, proposals to define a Circular Economy KPI to be used as reference for new parts design.

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• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Student in higher education with at least 2 years of study completed (Engineering Science, Business Engineering, Mechanical Enginnering, Material Enginnering).
• You have an open personality and able to work independently in a multi-cultural business environment.
• You have a passion for innovation and bringing value to customers.

Place of employment

• Belgium - Brussels (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre.

Starting date

March 1st, 2024 but open for discussion

Duration

6 months

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

We offer

Please check our Career and Benefits page.

At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.

If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.