Human factor and data analysis research

In a nutshell

Join Toyota Motor Europe’s R&D team in Zaventem for a 6-month internship starting September 2025. Develop a tool to improve volunteer selection in safety research, enhance data diversity, and support future ADAS/AD systems. Ideal for candidates with data analysis, human factors, and software development experience. Fluency in English required.

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

The Technical Affairs & Planning division (TAP) is part of the Research and Development group at Toyota Motor Europe Technical Centre in Zaventem, Belgium. The Safety Research & Technical Affairs team of TAP is in charge of:

• Collaborating with research partners to coordinate projects on Safety including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Automated Driving (AD), Passive and Active Safety
• Real world effectiveness evaluation of Safety technology
• Predicting and contributing to future Safety requirements and test methods
• Ensuring that Toyota can meet future Safety requirement by keeping designers and product planners informed

Creation of a process and tool to assist researchers during the volunteer selection process. In collaboration with UX Team & Data Team.

Your project consists of:

• Conducting a literature review on the population representativeness gap in active safety research.
• Developing processes and new tools to enhance data diversity.
• Testing and validating the new tools within the R&D framework.

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are proficient in data analysis
• Passionate about R&D design processes and continuous improvement
• Experienced in human factor studies
• You have knowledge in software development

Starting date

•  September

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.