What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internship Hardware In The Loop Development For BI-Directional Charging position at Toyota Motor Europe?
In a nutshell
Join TME Powertrain Division as an intern to work on cutting-edge electrification projects. Gain hands-on experience with Hardware in the Loop (HiL) systems, bi-directional charging (V2G), and testing of automotive equipment like On-Board Chargers. Ideal for engineering students with skills in MATLAB/Python and a passion for automotive electrification.
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
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, usage of AI and connectivity.
- As part of the methodology development team you will gain knowledge on Hardware in the Loop (HiL) systems development including sub-system simulation specifically applied to bi-directional charging (V2G)
- You will actively contribute to setting up the HiL system and perform system functional testing and debugging, problem solving
- You will actively contribute to testing and result analysis of equipment under test (On-Board Charger, wall box etc.)
Your Profile
- University engineering student with at least 2 yrs of study completed
- You have a European EEA citizenship (not requiring a visum to work in Belgium)
- You must be a student for the entire duration of the internship
- Open personality and able to work independently in a multi-cultural business environment
- You are highly motivated to engage on the forefront of automotive electrification
- Fluent in English, able to summarize and explain complex technical information in a clear and visual way
- MATLAB, Python or any simulation tool/language and basic powertrain background is an asset
Starting date:
May – June 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.
