Electromechanical Powertrain Design Engineer

Job title:

Electromechanical Powertrain Design Engineer

Company:

Toyota

Job description

Company InformationTOYOTA 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 responsibilitiesTeam descriptionResearch and Development (R&D) in Europe is responsible for the planning, the development and the production of attractive, superior quality cars matching European market requirements. R&D aims to strengthen the Toyota brand in Europe. TME Powertrain Design departments’ responsibilities are:

• Design & evaluation of Powertrain components (engine, motor, transmission, battery and related parts). The team’s task is to improve the powertrain system in order to optimize efficiency and energy consumption, cost, weight of vehicles as well as improving their drivability.
• Local development of Powertrain parts for vehicles built in one of Toyota’s European assembly plants. This activity is done in close cooperation with our local suppliers and our mother divisions in Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan. TMC relies on us to develop components that are matching European customers’ expectations and European suppliers’ production methods.
• Support the shift to electrification by investigating European trends for e-Axles and components.

Your responsibilities

• The development of Powertrain components, with focus on e-Axles for Electric vehicles (parts such as gears, bearings, shafts, lubrication, e-motor related parts,… ) :

• During the prototype phase, you drive the development process of local-developed parts, collaborating with external European suppliers. You need strong engineering skills to support the suppliers in their development. You’ll need to have close communication with them on a regular base and be able to make technical assessment of their proposed ideas. You make sure the development is finished in time and meets all Toyota’s requirements. For parts developed in Japan, you are the liaison between our mother divisions in TMC and other European parties (assembly plants, suppliers)
• During the production preparation, you make sure production parts achieve expected performance levels and support the plant in the assembly of your components.
• To investigate new European advanced technologies in the area of e-drive systems. You will research upcoming EU technologies, initiate pre-development studies, and propose the technology for application in Toyota’s future vehicle.

Want to know more about how it is to work at Toyota? Check-out OrYour ProfileFor TME Graduate positions we are targeting recent University Graduates (less than 18 months of experience excluding internships)

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Master in (Electro-)Mechanical Engineering. Area of Automotive is an asset.
• Strong interest in automotive, knowledge of Powertrain / e-Motor / electric vehicle system is an asset.
• Experience (0-5years) or internship in an (automotive) R&D environment is an asset.
• Must be able to understand, analyze and make technical drawings & technical specifications.
• Must be able to manage their job and time, and work in a one-to-one relationship with diverse TME, TMC (Toyota Motor Cooperation JPN) engineers and European suppliers.
• Must be able to conduct basic engineering calculations (Electrics, mechanical, FEM, etc), and be able to explain complex matters in a simplified way.
• Open personality able to work in an independent way, hands-on mentality, out-of-box thinking.
• Required computer skills: 3D DWG software (e.g. Catia/Pro-E or other), Word, Excel, Power-point.
• Owner of a driving license.

Place of employment

• Belgium – Brussels (Zaventem): Toyota Motor Europe, Technical Centre

We offerPermanent contract

• An 18-months training program (on top of the daily job)

• On the job training
• Classroom training (Toyota Way, Toyota Production System…)
• Experiential training (5-6 weeks Line training at an European Manufacturing Company…)
• Evolution towards the “Specialist” grade after graduation

Toyota offers a comprehensive remuneration package, including a bonus scheme and interesting extra-legal benefits. We provide 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. You can also take your work abroad for up to 20 days/year. If you want to know more, please check-out our .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.

Expected salary

Location

Zaventem, Brabant Flamand – Bruxelles

Job date

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 04:53:57 GMT

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