In a nutshell
Join Toyota’s R&D Centre in Belgium to design and develop innovative exterior vehicle parts, ensuring top performance, quality, and cost efficiency.
Company general information
TOYOTA is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global corporation. Founded in 1937. Toyota now sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350.000 people. Based in Brussels, Belgium, and staffed by 2.700 people and more than 60 nationalities, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) handles the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts & accessories, and manages Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.
We are excited to be transforming into a mobility company focusing on bringing even more happiness to our customers through various mobility solutions.
Your team and your responsibilities
Team/division description
Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:
• Developing vehicles and making concept proposal for EU core models.
• Reflecting EU technology to Toyota Vehicles timely by utilizing location advantage and a strong network with EU partners.
Body Division Exterior Design Engineering is responsible for Planning & Design of Upper Body Shell and Exterior parts, Function parts and Lamps for European Vehicles from concept phase to serial production.
Your project
Intern Engineer will be responsible to evaluate FLOEFD software application for exterior lamps.
• Learn using FLOEFD software for simulation and analysis purposes.
• Engage with the Siemens support team to fully explore and comprehend the software’s capabilities.
• Define and implement relevant use cases for the simulation of exterior lamps.
• Assess the outcomes of simulated use cases, comparing and correlating them with existing test reports.
• Develop a robust simulation methodology and establish best practices for future evaluations.
• Explore opportunities to expand the methodology to include additional exterior components beyond lamps.
Your profile
• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are doing a Masters in mechanical or thermal engineering
• You have knowledge of Catia or other design software.
• You have a Toyota DNA, this means you:
o wish to develop and you are ready to persevere in order to reach challenging targets.
o seek facts before making recommendations or decisions.
o have strong planning and organization skills
o enjoy working in a team, respecting others.
o have a creative mind and passion for cars.
o have excellent communication skills
Starting date: 29/June/2026
Duration: 12 Weeks
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.
The internship must be an integral part of the candidate's academic program, ensuring that they receive academic credits and that it contributes towards the completion of their diploma
We 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
- 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.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace
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
