Join Toyota Motor Europe’s cutting-edge R&D team in Brussels and shape the future of EV batteries with innovative, high-energy materials in a global, dynamic environment!
Company Information:In the heart of Europe's innovative landscape, a dynamic and diverse team of researchers and developers embarks on a mission poised to redefine the future of energy storage. With a steadfast commitment to sustainability and a keen focus on circular economy principles, this team stands at the forefront of battery research and development.
The team is part of the Material Engineering Division and focuses on new materials and analytical technologies for the next generation of automotive battery cells.
Your project
We are now offering a position to elaborate new active materials for positive electrode, especially considering high energy density cells. The focus will be more particularly on the development and preparation of high thickness electrodes using promising positive active material.
The activity may include:
- Benchmark state of the art technology in the specific field.
- Manufacture test pieces and test them using several electrochemical tests.
- Deliver well developed prototype samples by the end of the internship.
- Identify technology issues, suggest solutions and improvement.
- Develop models that can predict battery performance behaviour using physical parameters.
- Standardize process issuing work instruction sheets.
Your Profile:
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
- Master student in final year (preferably: Chemical / Electrochemical / Materials Engineering)
- Good knowledge in electrochemistry, material science, ink and electrolyte formulation
- Flexible team player
- Open personality able to work in an independent way, hands-on activities
- Basic computer skills (MS Office and database)
- Knowledge of battery modelling, including understanding of governing equations, domain, and use cases
Starting date
- June 2025
- 6 months
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)
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.
At Toyota Motor Europe, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All our recruitment decisions are based on the individual and their qualifications along with the job requirements. The selection process is without regard to nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is our key strength. Together we have the power to make a positive change and go beyond the ordinary.
If you need any specific consideration for the interview process due to disability or any other reason, please let the recruiter know.
