Internship in powertrain R&D automating durability test data analysis for BEV components using Python, cloud computing, automated reporting, and generative AI in a European automotive environment.

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

Research and Development (R&D) in Europe is responsible for the planning and development of attractive, superior quality cars matching European customers and market requirements.  

TME Powertrain Evaluation department’s responsibility is to evaluate locally developed powertrains before introduction to the market. We ensure the design is adapted and fit to European customers' expectations and European suppliers' production methods. This activity is done in close cooperation with our local suppliers, production plants and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan.  

Your project

You will be joining the Powertrain Evaluation Department, responsible for the evaluation of powertrain components, including BEV power electronics and batteries. Typically, the components are undergoing several months of durability evaluations, according to fixed testing patterns. Those evaluations generate big amounts of data which we want to process efficiently and timely. Together with an experienced team member, you will work on the automation of that data processing:

• Further develop, optimize, and expand the existing Python analysis tool.
• Migration from local to cloud computing.
• Integrate automatic generation of reports.
• Embedding of generative AI in the process.
• Developing multi-agent systems for data analysis applications.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language).
• University student with at least 2 years of study already completed in computer science or similar.
• 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.
• Open personality and able to work independently in a multi-cultural business environment.
• Appreciated IT skills: AI agent systems, APIs integration, applied AI,  Snowflake, DBT, Python, SQL

Starting date

•  February 2026

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.