Internship Development of target setting methodology for Textile materials and Paint application

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:

•   Developing vehicles and making concept proposals for European core models.

• Reflecting EU technologies to Toyota vehicles timely by utilizing a location advantage and a strong network with European partners.

The Material Engineering division (ME) is part of the R&D group at Toyota Motor Europe Technical Center in Zaventem, Belgium. By utilization of wide and deep material knowledge as well as evaluation & analysis capability, its mission is to conduct research, to develop and to introduce attractive & environment-friendly materials.

The Organic Material team is responsible for the development of seat cover materials (fabrics, artificial and genuine leathers) as well as interior and exterior plastic trim materials. Our key role is to qualify European materials and to assure their performance and durability over the lifetime of the vehicle. In line with Toyota 2050 Environmental Challenge, our group is currently focusing on innovative sustainable technologies (low carbon footprint material such as recycled or biobased materials).

Your Projects

1. Development of new 2D printed material

• Conduct benchmarking of existing technologies
• Select promising candidates, prepare evaluation plan and conduct preliminary evaluations
• Judge future potential considering performance, LCA and cost
• Conduct sample preparation and preliminary evaluation

2. Development of 3D printed pattern on fabric

• Study relevant textile standards (e.g., adhesion, durability, light fastness, flexibility…).
• Support design and 3D print patterns intended for direct application on fabric.
• Conduct standardized tests.
• Record, analyze, and compare test results against internal standards.
• Identify defects, limitations, and areas for optimization.
• Prepare a final report summarizing methods, results, and recommendations.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

• Master’s degree Student in material science, polymers.
• Specific knowledge on 3D printed material is a significant asset.
• Good knowledge of polymer materials, their properties and their processing techniques
• Familiar with material and chemical analytical techniques, with hands-on working style
• Fluent in English (verbal/written), additional European language skills are an asset
• Quick and eager learner with a flexible mind and good eye for details
• Team player with good communication skills

Place of employment:                   

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

Starting date:

From March ’26,  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.