Internship R&D Organic Material Development

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Team/division description

Team/division descriptionToyota 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 project

• Development of New 3D Printed Material
• Conduct benchmarking of existing technologies.
• Select promising candidates and conduct preliminary evaluations.
• Judge future potential considering performance, LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), and cost.
• Conduct sample preparation and preliminary evaluation.
• Propose a long-term development plan.
• Development of Natural Fiber Composites
• Understand the performance targets for long natural fiber composites and their challenges.
• Organize and conduct manufacturing trials with an external partner.
• Evaluate materials and judge them against performance targets.
• Estimate material and part costs.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• pecific knowledge of 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; 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 attention to detail.
• Team player with good communication skills. 

Starting date

•  March 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.