Remote Test Bench Engineer Intern – Cockpit Software

In a nutshell

Build and automate a remote test bench for next-gen cockpit software at Toyota, combining Python, automotive systems, and real-world R&D to shape the future of software-defined vehicles

Company 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

Within Toyota Motor Europe’s R&D Electronics Engineering division, the in-car software team is dedicated to advancing the development of multimedia & cockpit software. Our mission is to improve user experience and create innovative solutions towards achieving Software Defined Vehicles.

Software validation is a crucial in ensuring the quality of a vehicle’s software. Our team also develops the technology and toolchain for this activity.

Your project

• Analyse the vehicle architecture & ECU specification to define the requirements for a remote test bench
• Setup a remote test bench for development and evaluation of cockpit software
• Develop software tools to perform automated testing
• Define the test specifications based on the software requirements  
• Write and execute the test scripts based on the test specification
• Communicate the outcome of the evaluation to the relevant stakeholders

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are enrolled into a master in Computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics engineering, or Automotive engineering
• You have a strong interest in automotive industry & systems.
• You have already demonstrated programming skills with Python
• Following knowledge/skills are considered as an asset:
  • Programming languages such as Dart (Flutter) and/or C++
  • Linux fundamentals and embedded environments
  • Software development processes & techniques such as requirements engineering, Agile Scrum, software evaluation, SIL/HIL
  • Usage of source control tools (Github)
  • Network & automotive communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet)
• You have a quality mindset and pay attention to detail
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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)

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 (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.

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.