Help shape Toyota Europe’s battery circular economy by driving recycling strategies, benchmarking key players, and advancing closed-loop solutions for EV batteries across Europe.

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.

You will contribute to Toyota Motor Europe Circular Economy BEV, PHEV, HEV, FCEV battery 3R strategy making; Remanufacture, Repurpose and Recycle. In Circular Economy Business Unit, your main responsibility will be:

Battery Recycling:

• Benchmark battery recycling players for different battery chemistries (NMC, LFP, NiMh, etc.) and companies across Europe including UK & Turkey and, assess their capabilities and performance in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and map out key stakeholders in the battery-to-battery closed-loop value chain and analyse the value chain capabilities focusing on critical process steps; safe handling, transportation, diagnosis, treatment, and recycling batteries to recover valuable materials, reduce environmental impact, and support circular economy initiatives.
• Research current trends in battery recycling technologies for different battery chemistries (NMC, LFP, NiMh, etc.), including advancements and emerging practices.
• Perform forecasting for black mass supply and demand, considering market trends and future projections

• Fluent in English (TME’s business language) 
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in high voltage batteries and 3R circular value chain; remanufacture, repurpose and recycle.
• Strong understanding of vehicle battery chemistry and electrical systems.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate company capabilities and market trends.
• Ability to plan and execute complex projects, involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interest in the circular economy, sustainable practices and 3R approach

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.