What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battery Energy Storage System Development Support Internship position at Toyota Motor Europe?
In a nutshell
Support Toyota’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) development through market research, client simulations, and design, driving innovation in renewable energy solutions.
Company Information
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.
Your team and your responsibilities
Team/division description
As part of TME R&D organization, the Powertrain Division is responsible for local development of powertrains for vehicles built in one of the TME production plants, and for planning and research of new European technologies. Latest focus points include electrification, big data and connectivity. In addition, TME R&D is developing new businesses which can benefit from technologies developed/used in battery electric vehicle (Example: Li-Ion Battery).
Your project
- Investigation of Battery Energy Storage System BESS technology and market in Europe.
- Performing market volume estimation and following ongoing projects in Europe.
- Support BESS development by client energy consumption/production simulation, electrical/mechanical design of BESS.
- May support battery cell testing.
Your Profile
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
- You have interest in renewable electricity field
- You have experience in BESS and/or energy storage area
- You have good knowledge of electrical design in the field of energy storage
- You are familiar with electrical energy production and consumption simulation tools
- You are good at summarising complex data analysis and presentation
- You have good knowledge in Microsoft-office tools
Starting date
- April 1st 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
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.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
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.
