Internship AI and Driver Behavior Modeling

In a nutshell

Develop AI-driven models for EU driving styles. Research driver modeling, calibrate and evaluate models, analyze data, and validate behavior frameworks using Python/MATLAB.

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

Vehicle Performance Engineering division

Our mission is to ensure that Toyota vehicles deliver a unique mobility experience for European customers. By leveraging ever-better methods, data-driven insights, and human-centric approaches, we establish competitive targets and optimize performance.

ADAS – UX team

Our mission is to secure highly competitive, inspirational ADAS/AD products that exceed future user expectations. Our scope includes evaluating and enhancing ADAS systems for European drivers, conducting user research, and developing innovative concepts.

Your project

This internship contributes to our efforts to leverage digital tools and AI initiatives for vehicle performance development. The main tasks include:

• Research state-of-the-art driver modeling and control methods
• Design and calibrate models to capture EU customer driving styles
• Evaluate the designed models in the driving simulator with diverse participants
• Develop a framework to evaluate and validate driver behaviour models by using Python/MATLAB to analyse different datasets

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are a Master student in Engineering, specializing in AI, Data Science, Systems and Control, or a related field
• You have demonstrated programming skills in MATLAB or Python, with a focus on data processing and model development
• You have a strong interest in applying AI and data insights to vehicle performance and user experience (UX) evaluation
• Knowledge of UX research and human-centric evaluation methods is an asset
• You are a team player and have excellent organisation skills

Starting date

•  Between August and 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.