Join our team as Maintenance Equipment Specialist to ensure maintenance, calibration and compliance of our 5000+ R&D Testing equipment in our European Technical Center  facilities in Zaventem.

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 description

Achieve top condition of R&D Test equipment and contribute to accurate Project testing results, through a safe, professional, and legally compliant way whilst ensuring Customer satisfaction throughout the equipment/installation maximum lifetime.

1. Calibration, Repair & Maintenance of Test equipment to ensure accurate evaluation results. 

Very wide variety of technical equipment being used during testing (+5000)

2. Safety & Environment​

• Governance of R&D ​Safety policies​
• Process & compliance​ management
• ISO 14001    ​
• Environmental action plan

3. Central warehouse

• R&D Centralized parts & Equipment storage
• Equipment “library”

4. Zaventem proving ground (ZPG)​

• Test track management ​
• Non-public track of 1263m​

Your responsibilities

The Test equipment team is ensuring the optimal condition of testing tools and equipment’s for research and development purposes.  This job entails regular maintenance, calibration and repair of these resources but also ensuring compliance to safety and environmental legislation.

• Ultimo maintenance system workorder management and KPI controlling.
• (report filing, data input)
• Support technical intervention and diagnostics on Equipment in R&D (repair/maintenance)
• (actual repair/maintenance will be carried out by Experts, outsourcing)
• Evaluate Equipment Life cycle management and propose best “change/keep” scenario’s considering Cost, Lead-time, Quality, Legal compliance.
• Project management, Technical project planning and execution, including Quality assurance.
• Lead the administrative process on legal documentation for technical equipment.
• Develop tool for scheduling of Automated maintenance & calibration operations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for Management.
• Implement Remote monitoring/servicing system on key Safety equipment on Zaventem site.
• Manage service suppliers’ performance satisfaction KPI and investigate the market for other competitors to expand the portfolio of suppliers, for continuous improvement (cost & Quality)
• Supplier compliance confirmation activity (assess suppliers against Legal requirements and coordinate improvement activities).

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) - French & or Dutch is a strong asset 
• Education: Minimum Bachelors degree (Technical profile) or equivalent through experience
• Prior experience and knowledge on machinery maintenance and repairs, technical systems (or vehicle evaluation) are desirable.
• Soft Skills:
  • Safety minded
  • Independent
  • Proactive Team player
  • Good organisational and planning skills
  • Customer first attitude
  • Excellent communication skills and good negotiations skills
  • Strong problem solving skills and logical mindset
• Functional skills:
  • Advanced MS Excel skills, MS List, PowerApps, Power-BI
  • Experience with MS Sharepoint is an advantage.
  • Knowledge on Ultimo is an asset.
  • Project Management with MS Project is an asset.
  • Knowledge on Vehicle evaluation test set up following Toyota requirements is an asset

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:

• Competitive salary package based on your experience, including a bonus plan depending on individual and/or company results;
• Flexible reward plan that will allow you to personalise part of your reward plan and balance it in line with your priorities by opting for extra insurance, more mobility options (bike lease), extra holidays and more;
• Meal and eco vouchers;
• Insurance package (medical, life, disability, pension);
• Extra paid holidays (Toyota days, seniority days…) above the legal holidays. More can be added through our flexible reward package;
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 20 days from abroad);
• Interesting car lease formulas and discount when buying a Toyota or Lexus;
• Various company discounts – Exceptional terms and prices on products and services from your favourite brands and retailers;
• 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.