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

The Materials Engineering division in Toyota Motor Europe is responsible for the research and development of new materials and analytical techniques for emerging technologies. Particularly we examine topics which work towards reducing the environmental impact of our vehicles. One of our key topics is the development of sustainable fuels, such as green hydrogen or carbon neutral hydrocarbons from the conversion of carbon dioxide.

Our team aims at searching for and integrating European unique and advanced technology into final products to strengthen Toyota’s future products.

Your project

One major bottleneck in precious metal-free catalysts for oxygen evolution is their high resistance. We are now offering a position to develop catalysts with improved conductivity for water electrolysis and set up a new protocol to determine their through-plane resistance.

The Activity will Include:

• Catalyst synthesis via solution based methods based on an existing protocol
• Exploring measures to improve catalyst conductivity through compositional changes
• Preparation of a protocol and measurement of catalyst through-plane resistance
• Additional characterisation of synthesised catalysts e.g. electrochemical testing, in-plane resistance, x-ray diffractometry, scanning electron microscopy

Your profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Bachelor/Master student (preferably: Chemical Engineering)
• Previous experience of electrochemistry is a plus
• Interest in sustainable technology

Starting date: 15th June

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.

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.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Bachelor/Master student (preferably: Chemical Engineering)
• Previous experience of electrochemistry is a plus
• Interest in sustainable technology