Assist in leading the evaluation and validation of power electronic and e-motor components for Toyota’s electrified powertrain line-up, ensuring market readiness and performance excellence.

 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

Research and Development (R&D) in Europe is responsible for the planning, the development and the production of attractive, superior quality cars matching European customers and market requirements.
TME Evaluation departments' responsibilities are:

• Validation of local developed powertrains before introduction to the market. We ensure the design is adapted and fit to European customers' expectations and European suppliers' production methods. This activity is done in close cooperation with our local suppliers and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan.
• Investigation of new European technologies and evaluation methodologies through technical and performance benchmarking and research.

Your responsibilities

You improve TOYOTA Powertrains for the European market, being part of the further electrification of our line-up. As Graduate engineer in the Evaluation department, you will be mainly responsible for power electronic and e-motor components. You will contribute to the successful validation.

• Review new components with designers and decide evaluation strategy based on risk analysis
• Plan the required evaluations and tests towards production preparation
• Organise and execute the evaluation in close cooperation with technicians in test facilities
• Analyse and judge test results and initiate the investigation of solutions in case of problems
• Summarise and communicate to the project team and management
• Study new European technologies, investigating their performance gains and making recommendations towards future usage.

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

• You are fluent in English (TME business language)
• You have a master’s engineering degree specialized in Electronics, Electrical or equivalent by experience
• Good knowledge of the various powertrain technologies especially power electronics is an asset
• A team player that can work closely with designers, technicians, suppliers and testing companies
• You possess project management skills and deliver results on time
• You can analyse and process test data,
• You summarize and explain complex technical information in a clear and visual way
• Hands-on, willing to get your hands dirty
• You can demonstrate creative thinking to solve complex issues / problems
• Appreciated computer skills: Python, Matlab, Diadem, Access, Visual basic, Artificial Intelligence… in addition to MS Office/365 tools

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.