Internship Vehicle Dynamic Data Processing

Get to know your team and responsibilities

Team/division description

Chassis Division’s responsibility is:

   1) Development of chassis parts and systems (suspension, tyres, steering, brake, wheels, shifter, steering wheel, …) to achieve the highest driving performance and quality at a competitive price.

   2) Local development of chassis parts for vehicles built in Toyota’s European assembly plants. This activity is done in close cooperation with local suppliers and Toyota Motor Corporation in Japan.

   3) Investigation and pre-development of new European technologies.

We are inspired by the Toyota Way principles, and we challenge to provide final customers with best quality products with the continuous improvement mindset.

Your project

Background

One of the most important aspects of vehicle dynamics performance is the development of vehicle handling, it means how well the vehicle responds to steering inputs from the driver.

To enhance vehicle manoeuvrability, analysis tools are continuously improved with a strong focus on the post-processing of handling data obtained from test measurements and simulations.

Tasks

The main task of the internship is to contribute to a better Toyota vehicle development by the extension of an automated tool to process handling evaluation data coming from test tracks. In that goal, the following steps are foreseen:

1. Understanding of Toyota specific methodology to evaluate vehicle handling and capabilities of existing tools for handling data processing.
2. Development of parametric scripts in Matlab to analyse measurement data coming from a diverse set of handling manoeuvres tests. This includes signal processing, KPI parameterisation and data analysis.
3. Integration of developed scripts into existing Toyota data processing tool.
4. Validation of test data processing outcome with respect to already existing procedure for simulation data.

Who are we looking for?

Your profile

Education level required:

Preference for candidates from Automotive / Mechanical / Computer Sciences Engineering

Experience:

The ideal candidate should have willingness to learn and be passionate about automotive products.

Technical skills / Expertise / Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of coding (Matlab is a must)
• Knowledge about vehicle dynamics
• Background in handling data analysis is an asset
• Analytical approach and problem-solving mindset

Behavioural skills / Key competencies:

• Excellent communication skills (both verbal & written)
• Team player
• Pro-active and persistent
• Self-confident
• Proceed job with own initiative
• Motivated to learn about Toyota
• Respectful of confidentiality and security measures
• At ease with Japanese culture and respectful of cultural differences

Other skills (Languages, IT, …):

• Fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Japanese or other languages is an asset
• Good knowledge of office IT tools

You have a Toyota DNA, this means you:

• Courage: you are ready to let go of the easy path to reach challenging targets
• Collaboration: you are a team player, respectful and inclusive in your style and you take a customer-oriented approach
• Creativity: your passion drives you to explore innovative ideas and challenge the impossible 
• Curiosity: you combine imagination and fact-based observation
• Coaching: you share knowledge and feedback with your colleagues and celebrate each other’s success

Starting date

•  February 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.