Engineer - Fuel Cell and Electric Motor Material Development

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Team description

Research advanced materials for hydrogen tanks, electric motors, and recycling. Conduct tests, manage projects with EU partners, and support Toyota’s sustainable mobility and carbon neutrality goals. 

Your responsibilities

• Conduct and support research projects by identifying suitable technologies, performing material characterization and evaluation, and support their implementation towards the final application
• Project management with collaborators (EU companies, institutes and universities)

The position involves research in various areas related to electric power trains, including material development for hydrogen tanks and process development for the production and recycling of these tanks. Additionally, it includes supporting the advancements of steel used in electric motors for European-built models. Responsibilities include hands-on activities such as experimental characterization and performance testing, as well as project management with multiple collaborators. This role contributes to global product research and development through close collaboration with Toyota Motor Corporation R&D, allowing for independent project management and ownership.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME business language)
• You have a master/PhD degree in materials engineering or equivalent specialization by experience
• You have experience in material characterization, analysis and testing
•  You have strong analytical skills, perseverance, and the ability to work as part of a team. We are looking for curiosity, creativity and the will to explore innovative ideas and concepts. You like challenges, you are able to cope with project schedules and you can summarize results in a concise way.
• You have an open-minded personality and are a flexible team player
• You are owner of a driving license
• You are open to business travel (~10% of your time)

Preferred but not essential:

• Experience with composites and steel
• Internship/apprenticeship in Industry/Automotive sector is an asset
• Knowledge/experience in digitalization (programming, machine learning)

You have a Toyota DNA, this means you:

• wish to develop and you are ready to persevere in order to reach challenging targets.
• seek facts before making recommendations or decisions.
• have strong planning and organization skills.
• enjoy working in a team, respecting others.
• have a creative mind.
• have excellent communication skills.

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:

• 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.