In a nutshell:
Toyota Motor Europe offers a 6‑month research internship in battery cell and pack technology within its Powertrain R&D division in Brussels. The role focuses on AI‑driven data analysis and state‑of‑the‑art research on advanced battery technologies to support future electrification. Ideal candidates are Master’s or PhD students in engineering or data science, skilled in Python/ML, motivated by electrification, and able to translate complex technical insights into clear visuals. The internship requires EEA/Swiss citizenship and full‑time student status throughout the period.
Company Information:
Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.
At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.
We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of 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 and connectivity. Our team Powertrain Advanced / Planning / System is a Research team within Powertrain covering xEV battery, E-motor, E-Axle, Charging technology, etc.
Your project
With increasing electrification, batteries continue to play an increasingly important role in mobility and other areas. You will support to research the latest cutting-edge technology on battery cells and packs. We can tailor the project scope according to your skillset, but ideally, we focus on the following activities:
1) Data science: Develop AI-techniques to process large amounts of technology and market related data from a wide spectrum of information sources, interpret and process into educated future technology predictions and ultimately visualize these predictions.
2) Research: State-of-art & future technology research of latest cutting-edge battery technologies from research papers, conferences, patent landscaping, etc. into digestible information with the goal to leverage these as information sources for the AI-model.
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Your Profile:
Your profile
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Master or PhD student in the field of electromechanical or electrical Engineering or a data scientist with basic engineering skills.
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Open-minded and keen to work proactively in a multi-cultural business environment.
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Highly motivated with a passion for electrification
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Fluent in English: reading, writing & speaking
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Able to summarize and explain complex technical information in a simple & visual way.
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Skills in Python, Machine-Learning or Matlab are considered strong assets
Place of employment
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Belgium - Brussels (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre
Starting date
Between 1 April and 30 August 2026
Duration
6 months
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
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
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Company restaurant – Warm dishes, salads and desserts daily, including Japanese and traditional Belgian specialties, as well as a vegan/vegetarian option;
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Sport facilities – Tennis, squash, volleyball, football and softball pitches are available at various Toyota sites;
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Team building activities and other personnel related events;
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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 opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.
Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.
If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.
