Support sensory quality design for future Toyota models by researching user needs, analyzing data, and developing methods to measure and enhance premium visual and functional experiences.

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

Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:

• Developing vehicles and making concept proposal for EU core models
  Body Engineering is responsible for Planning & Design for European Vehicles from concept phase to serial production.
• SQ team is responsible for improving Product Power and Sensory Quality.

Your project

• SQ research & concept design for premium experience (visual and functional)
• Market investigation with focus on customer needs
• Analysing Customer data and formulate conclusion
• Developing Objective Measuring methods to measure the Sensory Quality.
• Set target & guidelines for design parameters

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Degree in Engineering or Industrial Design
• Good feeling & interest with vehicle perceived quality and materials 
• Strong attention to detail with creative design practices
• Adept at handling and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data
• Good team-work skills & highly motivated and with challenge spirit.
• Knowledge of industry tools: presentation & design

Starting date

•  September 2025

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.