Team/division description
The Material Engineering Division (MED) contribute to Toyota's development, spanning fundamental research to vehicle project innovation. The team focuses on advanced material research aimed at fostering a circular economy, achieving carbon neutrality, and driving the future of clean mobility through battery electric vehicles, hydrogen technologies, and CO2 capture. Material Engineering collaborates globally, working closely with EU universities, research institutes, and suppliers, as well as other Toyota Group entities worldwide, to develop key materials that enhance final product performance. The department is known for its diverse, inclusive, and open culture, with more than 30% female engineers and a team representing various nationalities. It prides itself on its dynamic, youthful workforce, encouraging open dialogue and collaboration at every level.
Your responsibilities
Lead and support research projects focused on material characterization and evaluation, with an emphasis on battery research at both the material and cell levels - particularly for all-solid-state batteries.
Actively engage in hands-on activities such as synthesis, characterization, and performance testing.
Manage collaborations with EU companies, research institutes, and universities.
Contribute your ideas for enhancing efficiency, elevating quality, reduce your/our impact on the environment...
Profiel
Your profile
? You are fluent in English (Toyota Motor Europe’s business language) ? You have a master/PhD degree in materials engineering or equivalent specialization by experience (a must) ? You have experience in material characterization, analysis and testing ? You have experience in electrochemistry or battery field ? You have good knowledge/experience in digitalization (machine learning) ? An internship/apprenticeship in Industry/Automotive sector is an asset ? You have strong analytical skills, perseverance, and the ability to work as part of a team. We are looking for curiosity, creativity and the will to explore innovative ideas and concepts ? You are an open personality and a flexible team player ? You are owner of a driving license
Aanbod
Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including interesting extra-legal benefits. Toyota provides flexibility to take care of both your career and your personal life by providing hybrid work environment with structural possibility to both work from home & collaborate in the office.
At Toyota Motor Europe, they are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all. All 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, date of birth, religion, ethnicity, disability or other personal characteristics. Toyota do not tolerate harassment or discrimination as our individual experiences and overall diversity is a key strength. Together, let's 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.
Contract:
Interim contract (weekly renewed)
Start date: 16/12/2024
Expected end date: 06/06/2025
Full time
Hybrid : Toyota Motor Europe Technical Centre in Zaventem