Internship – Powertrain Hardware-in-the-Loop Development for EU projects

This internship at Toyota Motor Europe focuses on developing and automating Powertrain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) testing for BEV projects. You will support the setup and improvement of a HiL laboratory, working on bi-directional charging (V2G) systems and micromobility BEV applications. By building and debugging Simulink models, enhancing test automation, and analysing results, you will contribute to advanced powertrain validation methodologies while gaining hands-on experience with EV systems, charging protocols, and real-time simulation technologies. 

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.

Team/division description

As part of TME R&D organization, the Powertrain Division is responsible for local development of powertrains for vehicles built in one of the TME production plants, and for planning and research of new European technologies. The Powertrain Advanced, Planning &System (PT APS) team research about future technologies that will be applied on the automotive market in a long term while applying and developing novel methodologies in the current projects (MDB, AI, SIL, HIL, MBSE…).

Your project

• As part of the methodology development team, you will gain knowledge on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) including BEV powertrain (sub) systems simulation. You will actively contribute to the development and process automation of a Powertrain HIL testing laboratory; while learning about different BEV commodities and systems (wall box, on-board charger, ECUs, Inverters…)
• Some of the current powertrain projects are related to bi-directional charging (Vehicle to Grid: V2G) and the functional evaluation of a micromobility BEV project.

Practical expectations:

1. Get up to speed with AC-V2G system testing requirements & test environment
   1. Understand the V2G communication protocols and HIL model’s real-time behaviour.
   2. Get hands-on experience on our HIL test bench and enhance the capabilities of the laboratory Graphical User Interface (GUI).
   3. Automating the test campaign and testing process improvement (Kaizen).
   4. Contribute on the results analysis and data pipeline automation.
      
      
2. Develop and improve a HIL application for a micro mobility BEV powertrain.
   1. Understand the powertrain architecture and PT commodities specifications (datasheets, technical drawings. reports).
   2. Creation/manipulation/debugging of Simulink models, and deployment and compilation in a real-time simulator.
   3. Support system evaluation on the HILS bench for functional testing, assisting the bench operator team while proposing improvements.

• • You are fluent in English, able to summarize and explain complex technical Information in a clear and visual way. Any other EU language would be a plus
  • Master in Electric/ (Power) Electronics/ Mechatronics engineering with a strong affinity to the Automotive and Electricity markets.
  • Knowledge about BEV powertrains and EV charging protocols will be an asset.
  • Experience with rapid prototyping environments (i.e. Arduino, ESP32…) and electrical communication protocols (Analog/Digital signals, CAN, LAN, EMC…)
  • You enjoy programming and process automation (C, Python, MATLAB/ Simulink, VBA…)
  • You are a hands-on person in the laboratory, with a problem-solving mindset and a natural debugger (FMEA).
  • Most importantly you are a motivated and proactive team player; ready to actively collaborate in our young and dynamic team as well as working autonomously.

Starting date

•  01-03-2026

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 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.

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.