Internship – BEV Systems Modelling & Control

In a nutshell

Help shape the future of electric vehicles by building and calibrating digital thermal simulation models, enabling faster, smarter, and more sustainable vehicle development through advanced model-based engineering.

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

Vehicle Performance Engineering (VPE) ensures competitive and inspiring products by setting performance targets and optimising vehicle behaviour throughout development. Within VPE, the Model Based Development (MBD) team drives digitalisation by creating and standardising simulation methodologies. Our purpose is to enable early, accurate, and efficient vehicle performance evaluation through advanced modelling and co-simulation, reducing physical prototypes and accelerating development.

Your project

• • Develop a structured process for creating electric vehicle thermal models
  • Integrate control models with the vehicle model using co‑simulation
  • Create a framework for automatic calibration of simulation models using measurement data
  • Analyse and interpret measurement data to support model accuracy and validation
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure compatibility and standardisation
  • Document methodologies and propose improvements for future projects

Your Profile

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have interest in electric vehicle systems and thermal modelling
• You have interest in simulation and reverse‑engineering processes
• You are proficient with modelling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink
  • Nice-to-have: app development experience (Matlab)
• You have experience in or exposure to data analysis and calibration techniques
• You are comfortable working in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment
• You have a pro-active mindset and you are eager to seek for facts to make well-informed decisions

Starting date: 01/04/2026

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.