Senior Engineer EV Powertrain Control Development

In a nutshell

Join Toyota’s Powertrain Software Control Department to develop and optimize EV control logics, focusing on electrified powertrain systems and cutting-edge technologies like data science and machine learning.

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 description

Research and Development (R&D) in Europe is responsible for the planning, the development and the production of attractive, superior quality cars matching European market requirements. R&D aims to strengthen the Toyota product & image in Europe.

The Powertrain software control Department is part of the Powertrain division. Our core activity is the definition of the Powertrain Electronic Control Unit (ECU) control logics &  parameter values in order to meet and exceed the various requirements placed upon modern vehicles.

While our key focus today is on Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV), we are expanding our range of applications including Plug-In Hybrid Electric vehicles (PHEV) and Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV).

Furthermore, in order to fulfil regulatory requirements and continuously improve our product power, we develop processes to collect representative market data, confirm the quality/plausibility of the data, perform effective analysis of the data and reflect conclusions to vehicle development.

Finally, building on our core competencies in system control, we are expanding our area of influence to new applications with focus on Real-Time Big Data (RTBD), Data Science and Machine Learning with the aim to improve the customer products/services and maximize our operational efficiency.

Your responsibilities

• Plan and follow-up test campaigns on laboratory facilities, e.g. Engine Bench, Chassis Dynamometer and on road testing.
• Develop vehicle control logics with a main focus on either system / drive & charge / battery control while ensuring functional safety & cyber security requirements
• Develop, improve (including digitalization tools) and standardize processes and methodologies towards usage by other Toyota Powertrain development teams worldwide and other related departments/divisions.
• Visualisation of the results and creation of reporting material.
• Identify the root cause for market issues and propose appropriate counter measures.

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have a Master’s degree System control / automotive engineering or relevant studies.
• Very good understanding and knowledge of electrified powertrain fundamentals (including battery technology) & testing methodologies
• Experience on system control in electrified powertrain development.
  • Model Based Development knowledge/experience is an asset.
• Good knowledge and programming skills in MATLAB/Simulink, NI Diadem.
  • Big data analysis and/or other programming skills (eg Python) can be considered an asset.
• Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel, Word, Powerpoint), ability to create high quality material for presentations and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, perseverance, and the ability to work autonomously. Capability to manage multiple challenging tasks in a self-reliant way. Flexible team player, open personality, spirit to challenge and explore uncharted territories.
• Owner of a driving license for passenger car, valid for EU.

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:

• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Company car and energy card;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• 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.