Join TME’s Powertrain R&D team to explore electric motor technologies for future vehicle powertrains. Research innovation, develop technical roadmaps, and evaluate sustainability and circularity aspects. Ideal for university students interested in electrification, automotive powertrains, and sustainability. Must have EEA/Swiss citizenship and be a student during the internship

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

With increasing electrification in the automotive industry, electric motors play a crucial role in future powertrains. Your project is about investigating new electric motor technologies.

• Innovation scouting through literature and patent landscaping
• Make roadmaps for technical aspects of electric motors
• Rate and summarize technology benefits and technical hurdles for industrialization
• Focus on sustainability aspects of electric motors  (magnet LCA, ‘green e-steel’, insulation materials)
• Investigate circularity potential (re-use, recycle, refurbish) materials and components

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are interested in automotive powertrains
• University student with at least 2 years of study already completed.
• You are eager to dive into technical topics on electrified powertrains and able to summarize and explain complex technologies in simple keypoints.
• Open personality and able to work independently in a multi-cultural business environment.

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 a dynamic multicultural work environment with broad opportunities to learn every day and exciting career pathways that help you explore different disciplines or areas of expertise.

Your benefits

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
• Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
• Team building activities and other personnel related events;
• Programs to support your physical and social well-being.

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.