Development & Testing Support Intern

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Team/division description

Your project

The increasing share of renewables in the energy mix creates challenges for the European electrical grid in terms of supply & demand balancing. Electric vehicles -with their battery storage capacity- can be a valuable resource to help stabilising our grids. To fully leverage this potential, bi-directional power exchange with the grid (V2G) can be a game changer. Our team is currently developing a V2G solution based on a bi-directional on-board charger with a dedicated charging wallbox. You would be supporting the development team in system evaluation w.r.t. grid code compliance on our HILS testbench.

This entails -among others- following activities:

• Acquaint yourself with EU grid code (test) requirements for generators to get the required technical background. (We have the necessary regulations & standards documentation available if needed.)

• Define electrical test procedures to verify gird code compliance of system components (wallbox & On-Boad Charger) on our HILS test set-up. This includes:
  • Definition of high-level test requirements as stipulated in applicable EN & national test standards.
  • Definition of practical test procedures & sequences;
    • Experimental system set-up definition.
    • Measurement equipment set-up.
    • AC grid simulator & DC source settings & control.
    • Prototype component configuration & control set-up.

(dSpace ECU emulator system.)   

• • • Test sequence definition.
    • Assure operator safety & prototype component integrity.

• • Support technician team during test execution on HILS bench (hands-on), providing 1st line troubleshooting support.
  • Process measurement data and report test result.
  • Share & discuss findings with design engineers and define next action if needed.  

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) - Any other EU language would be a plus

• Master in Electric or (Power) Electronic engineering with a strong affinity for the subject.
• Experience with EU grid codes and AC V2G eco system would a plus.
• Experience with a rapid prototyping environment (i.e. dSpace, Simulink) and grid level electrical testing would be another bonus.
• Most importantly you are a motivated team player, ready to actively collaborate in our young and dynamic team

Place of employment

• Belgium - Brussels (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre

Starting date

Between 5 May and 1 July, 2025

Duration

•  6 months

Confidentiality

Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance.

It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship.

We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium)

Our 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

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad);
• 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.