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.

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Team/division description

Hydrogen Factory Europe is established within TME as a local business operation to co-ordinated the commercialisation of hydrogen technology and systems – spanning everything from development and production, through to sales and aftersales.

The Hydrogen Factory is responsible for producing an increasing number of fuel cell systems and supporting a widening group of commercial partnerships, in line with the company’s strategy to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.

The R&D team within Hydrogen Factory Europe is responsible for design and development of the whole hydrogen system for a wide range of projects (inhouse and customer projects).

Your responsibilities

• Define project requirements and break into system specifications
• Perform initial feasibility studies to assess complexity of the project
• Develop design concepts for the various systems considering both application and system requirements
• Utilize advance tools for system modelling and perform basic simulation and analysis for initial concept design judgment
• Complete the detailed part design considering performance, cost, mass, NVH, safety, manufacturability and others
• Cooperate with simulation members to analyse both application/system design & detailed part design
• Cooperate with suppliers and manufacturing plant to optimize the design for manufacturability
• Release the 2D drawing, follow-up manufacturing process and judge part quality at delivery
• Engage with stakeholders, to gather feedback and optimize system integration based on customer needs

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• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have a Master Degree, or higher, in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• You are able to perform technical studies using basic engineering calculations ( for mechanical, thermodynamic, … problems )
• You understand and are able to make technical drawings & technical specifications
• You are team player and can work closely with other designers, suppliers and project management supporting divisions
• You understand the various hydrogen technologies
• You are familiar with different kinds of manufacturing technologies and their design requirements
• You have a keen interest in the automotive industry
• You can demonstrate creative thinking to solve complex issues / problems with attention to details
• You deliver results on time
• You have experience with 3D modelling software, basic CAE calculations tools and 2D drawing making (prior experience with CATIA is an asset)

Place of employment

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

We offer

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 Career and Benefits page.

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.