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

In the heart of Europe's innovative landscape,  a dynamic and diverse team of researchers and developers embarks on a mission poised to redefine the future of energy storage. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability and a keen focus on circular economy principles, this team stands at the forefront of battery research and development.

The team is part of the Material Engineering Division and focuses on new materials and analytical technologies for the next generation of automotive battery cells.

Your project

We are now offering a position to elaborate new active materials for positive electrode, especially considering high energy density cells. The focus will be more particularly on the development and preparation of high thickness electrodes using promising positive active material.

The activity will include:

• Benchmark state of the art technology in the specific field.
• Manufacture test pieces and test them using several electrochemical tests.
• Deliver well developed prototype samples by the end of the internship.
• Identify technology issues, suggest solutions and improvement.
• Standardize process issuing work instruction sheets.

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• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language), any other European language is a plus
• Master student in final year (preferably: Chemical / Electrochemical / Materials Engineering)
• Good knowledge in electrochemistry, material science, ink formulation
• Flexible team player
• Open personality able to work in an independent way, hands-on activities
• Basic computer skills (MS Office and database)

Place of employment

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

Starting date

•  June 2024

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.