Join Toyota Motor Europe’s R&D Centre as a Wire Harness Designer, where you’ll innovate and develop cutting-edge electrical systems for European vehicles, from concept to production.

 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.

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.

Within the Electronics Engineering Division, the Wire Harness design team is responsible for the design of the electrical circuit specifications (low and high voltage) and the physical routing of the vehicle wire harness for European vehicles from concept phase to serial production.

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harnesses & related parts (protectors, brackets,…) in order to achieve performance, quality and cost targets
• Study layout & routing and co-operate with other departments in order to secure feasibility (engine & passenger compartment, both for hybrid and battery-electric powered vehicles)
• Join the design of electric power distribution parts such as relays, fuse box, junction box etc
• Creation of 3D CAD model, routing, installation and production drawings
• 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

 For TME Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)

• You have excellent communication skills and are fluent in English (TME business language)
• You have a master in Mechatronics or Electromechanics
• You have good people (soft) skills and can comfortably discuss / negotiate with other stakeholders internally and externally
• You have experience in development of Mechatronics parts (university project/internship/thesis)
• You have good problem solving skills and analytical skills
• You have learned the use of following tools:
• CAD system such as Catia (Design and simulation)
• Design FMEA
• Modelisation-simulation tool such as Matlab is an asset
• Programming language such as Python is an asset
• You are passionate and have interest in industrial engineering and the automotive sector
• You are able to travel for business on occasional basis

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:

• Permanent contract and a structured 18-month Graduate Development Programme
• 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;
• 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.

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.