Senior Engineer Power Electronics

In a nutshell

Join Toyota Motor Europe as a Senior Engineer in Power Electronics to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge EE components for electric vehicles and battery systems!

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

Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:

•  Developing vehicles and making concept proposal for EU core models
•  Reflecting EU technology to Toyota Vehicles timely by utilizing location advantage and strong network with EU partners.

Electronics Engineering Design Division is responsible for the design & installation of Body Electronics parts (Instrument cluster, switches, …) and Multimedia parts (Radio, speakers, …) for European vehicles from concept phase to serial production.

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop EE parts in order to achieve performance, quality and cost targets
• Investigate & define necessary hardware requirements for power electronics components(EV control unit, Battery management system…)
• Define functional requirements according to functional safety ISO26262
• Creation and maintenance of hardware, software, mechanical and electrical part specifications
• Layout EE parts in the vehicle and prepare installation production drawings (2D & 3D)
• Co-operate with suppliers and Toyota stakeholders to secure production feasibility of parts
• Secure regulation compliance and collaborate with Homologation department
• Support plant production and quality engineers to solve the concerns raised during production trials or mass production
• Benchmark competitors’ products & propose ideas for product and cost improvement

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME business language)
• You have a master in Electromechanics or Electronics Engineering
• You have good people (soft) skills and can comfortably discuss / negotiate with other stakeholders internally and externally
• You have multiple experience in the development of Electromechanical/Electronic parts in a professional environment and a 2-year or longer experience in automotive engineering
• You have displayed strong leadership in difficult situations and are resilient to perform under pressure when urgencies occur
• You have a strong quality mindset and think critically to find root causes
• You have on-the-job experience with following:
  • Design FMEA
  • ISO26262 (functional safety)
  • Model writing and- simulation (tools such as Matlab/Simulink)
  • Programming language such as Python
  • CAN bus measurements (tools such as CANoe)
  • In-vehicle electrical measurements (oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • CAD design and simulation with tools such as Catia
• You are passionate about the automotive sector and have a genuine interest in industrial engineering
• You are able to travel for business on occasional basis

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.