Join Toyota’s R&D team to enhance electric vehicle range prediction and optimization using Python, data science, and in-vehicle testing—shaping the future of sustainable mobility.

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 the TME R&D organization, the Powertrain Division is dedicated to the local development of powertrains for vehicles produced in TME's manufacturing plants, as well as the planning and research of new European technologies. Our latest focus areas include electrification, big data, and connectivity.

Our team, PT Connected, combines extensive system knowledge with comprehensive market data collection to prototype innovative future services in vehicle multimedia and smartphone applications.

Your project

Range anxiety is a significant concern for BEV users, and at TME R&D, we prioritize exceeding customer expectations in the BEV user experience. To contribute to this goal, you will:

• Gain in-depth knowledge of BEV system energy flow and breakdown.
• Enhance modules to improve vehicle energy prediction on planned routes.
• Support the creation of logic for advising and displaying range optimization.
• Conduct in-vehicle testing using our in-house software prototyping framework.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language).
• Master Mechanical engineer (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 science, big data, machine learning.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle & electric powertrain system.
• Excellent knowledge of Python & Git (Dash Plotly is a plus)
• Able to summarize and explain complex technical information in a clear and visual way.
• Team player, great ability to collaborate
• Basic skills with Office suite are a must.

Starting date

•  September

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 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.