Develop a Model-Based Systems Engineering framework to manage requirements, build SysML system architectures, and analyse performance trade-offs in early vehicle development, supporting digital simulation and model-based engineering at Toyota Motor Europe.

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

Vehicle Performance Engineering (VPE) ensures competitive and inspiring products by setting performance targets and optimising vehicle behaviour throughout development. Within VPE, the Model Based Development (MBD) team drives digitalisation by creating and standardising simulation methodologies. Our purpose is to enable early, accurate, and efficient vehicle performance evaluation through advanced modelling and co-simulation, reducing physical prototypes and accelerating development.

Your project

• Develop an MBSE-based framework for performance balancing in early-phase vehicle development
• Manage system requirements and link them to design elements to ensure traceability
• Define a system architecture in SysML combining several disciplines (mechanical, electrical, thermal, etc.)
• Enable the identification of potential issues, risks and performance trade-offs in the early stages of development
• Collaborate with other members to analyse how existing models and workflows can be adapted using MBSE

• Your profile

   

  • You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
  • You have interest in systems engineering, model based development and modelling complex systems
  • You have experience in creating models using SysML
    • Familiarity with Cameo Systems Modeller is considered a plus
  • You have experience with general modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
  • You can manage technical data effectively, including system requirements and technical documentation
  • You have good communication and problem solving skills

   

  Starting date: 01/04/2026

   

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.