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

As part of TME R&D organization, the Powertrain Division is responsible for local development of powertrains for vehicles built in one of the TME production plants, and for planning and research of new European technologies. Latest focus points include electrification, big data and connectivity.

Your project

TME R&D is building a strong focus on developing & using Big Data techniques. Such kind of Big Data techniques include AI optimization methods. Included in the Connected powertrain department you will:

• Understand, further develop & improve existing Python algorithms.
• Analyse customer driving and charging style and correlate it to the battery degradation.
• Test methodologies for predicting future usage of BEV vehicles and its impact on battery degradation.

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• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Master of Science or equivalent student (ideally data science/ machine learning/ automotive).
• You have a European EEA citizenship. (not requiring a visa to work in Belgium).
• You must be a student for the entire duration of the internship.
• Knowledge in computer programming, big data, machine learning.
• Basic knowledge of battery system.
• Excellent knowledge of Python & Git.
• Able to summarize and explain complex technical information in a clear and visual way.
• Basic skills with Office suite is a must.

Place of employment

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

Starting date

• Beginning – September 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.