Graduate Battery System Engineer

Get to know your team and responsibilities

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 market requirements. R&D aims to strengthen the Toyota brand in Europe.

TME Powertrain Design departments responsibilities are:

• Design & evaluation of Powertrain components (in this case, battery and related parts). The team’s task is to improve the power train system to optimize energy consumption, cost, weight of vehicles as well as improving their drivability.
• Local development of Powertrain parts for vehicles built in one of Toyota's European assembly plants. This activity is done in close cooperation with our local suppliers and our mother divisions in Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan. TMC relies on us to develop components that are matching European customers expectations and European suppliers' production methods.
• Support the shift to electrification by investigating promising European technologies related to Battery.

Your responsibilities

• You will contribute to Toyota Powertrain system development for European market and support the shift to electrification.

  As engineer in Powertrain design division , your main responsibility will be:

  1) The development of Powertrain components, with focus on battery for Electric vehicles:

  • During the prototype phase, you drive the development process of locally developed parts. You need strong engineering skills to support the suppliers in their development. You make sure the development is finished on time and meets all Toyota's requirements. For parts developed in Japan, you are the liaison between our mother divisions in TMC and other European parties (assembly plants, suppliers)
  • During the production preparation, you make sure production parts achieve expected performance levels and support the plant in the assembly of your components.

  2) To investigate new European advanced technologies in the area of battery system. You will research upcoming EU technologies, initiate pre-development studies, and propose the technology for application in Toyota’s future vehicle.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

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

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Master in Electrical-Mechanical Engineering, Automotive is an asset.
•  Strong interest in automotive, knowledge of Powertrain / Battery / electric vehicle system is an asset.
•  Experience (0-18months) or internship in an (automotive) R&D environment is an asset.
•  Must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & spoken).
•  Must be able to understand, analyse and make technical drawings & technical specifications.
•  Must be able to manage their job and time, and work in a one-to-one relationship with diverse TME, TMC (Toyota Motor Cooperation JPN) engineers and European suppliers.
• Must be able to conduct basic engineering calculations (electrical, mechanical, FEM, etc).
• Open personality able to work in an independent way, hands-on mentality, out-of-box thinking.
• Required computer skills: 3D DWG software (e.g. Catia/Pro-E or other), Word, Excel, Power-point.
• Owner of a driving license.

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:

• 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.