This internship at Toyota Motor Europe’s Hydrogen Factory Europe focuses on software development for fuel cell systems. You will contribute to the improvement and validation of the in-house developed Customer Interface (CIF) software, which controls multiple Fuel Cell Modules for commercial applications. Your work includes enhancing Model-in-the-Loop validation, automating testing processes, managing parameter calibration, and supporting bench validation of new software versions—gaining hands-on experience in automotive software development and hydrogen technology.

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

Hydrogen Factory Europe (H2FE) was established within TME as a local business operation to co-ordinate the commercialisation of hydrogen technology and systems – ranging from development and production to sales and aftersales.

H2FE is supporting a widening group of commercial partnerships, in line with the company’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.

The Software team within Hydrogen Factory Europe is responsible for leading development of commercial software products, defining system requirements for future generations of Toyota Fuel Cells, and developing internal software tools to support other Fuel Cell development teams.

Your project

You will join the development of the Software team’s in-house developed commercial product: the Customer Interface (CIF) software. The CIF is a control software which controls systems of up to 12 Fuel Cell Modules (FCM). This allows our customers to easily manage larger applications with multiple FCM, without having to develop their own software.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

• Improve a physical plant model to support Model In the Loop (MIL) software validation
• Improve and automate a Model In the Loop (MIL) software validation process
• Develop a process to manage and track parameter calibration between different software variants
• Propose software updates and new logic by reviewing user scenarios
• Support validation on test bench of new software versions

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have experience in writing software or developing scripts
• You have a strong interest to experience automotive software development
• You are motivated to learn more about automotive development, Fuel Cells and Hydrogen technology
• Experience in MATLAB/Simulink is a plus 

Starting date

•  March 15th 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.