Join our R&D Material Engineering team and put your hands-on expertise to work evaluating and improving innovative, sustainable materials and vehicle parts

Toyota is one of the world’s largest automobile manufacturers and a leading global company, founded in 1937. Today, Toyota sells vehicles in 170 countries and employs over 350,000 people worldwide.
At Toyota Motor Europe (TME), with our headquarters based in Brussels, Belgium, around 2,700 colleagues from more than 60 nationalities work together across Europe. We are responsible for the wholesale marketing of Toyota and Lexus vehicles, parts and accessories, and we support Toyota’s European R&D, manufacturing, and engineering operations.
We are on an exciting journey as we continue to evolve into a mobility company. Our goal is to create even more value and happiness for our customers through a wide range of mobility solutions.

Team description

Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:

• Developing vehicles and making concept proposals for European core models.

• Reflecting EU technologies to Toyota vehicles timely by utilizing a location advantage and a strong network with European partners.

The Material Engineering division (ME) is part of the R&D group at Toyota Motor Europe Technical Center in Zaventem, Belgium. By utilization of wide and deep material knowledge as well as evaluation & analysis capability, its mission is to conduct research, to develop and to introduce attractive & environment-friendly materials.

The technician team is responsible for supporting the development of paint, adhesive materials, metal, seat cover materials (fabrics, artificial and genuine leather) as well as interior and exterior plastic trim materials by performing some evaluation in TME to ensure developed or predeveloped materials are satisfied with the Toyota quality expectation toward vehicle projects. In line with Toyota 2050 Environmental Challenge, our group is currently focusing on innovative sustainable technologies (low carbon footprint material such as recycled or biobased materials).

For more info about the team and its activities feel free to see the video: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/toyota-motor-europe_toyota-ugcPost-7335210737344172032-da_p

YOUR ROLE

Validation of Plastic, Textile, Paint and Metal Materials and Parts

• • Evaluate materials: Mechanical and chemical properties
    • Tensile modulus & Strength, Charpy impact, VOC, smell, adhesion, water, chemical resistance, chipping performance, fogging
    • Other long-term aging related to vehicle environment (heat, humidity, chemical & light exposure…).
  • Evaluate parts according to Toyota requirements for their resistance to heat, humidity, impact and vibration on actual vehicles and report to engineers.
  • Support ME engineers and designers to determine root cause and evaluate possible countermeasures in case of failure.
  • Conduct CAE for early-stage assessment of part performance (software: ANSA, ABAQUS) to feedback to design functions prior to part drawing completion.
  • Conduct critical reflection and propose improvement on processes for operational safety, quality and efficiency.
  • In case of field concern, conduct material analysis (Microscopy, FTIR, Chemical analysis…) to support the root cause analysis.

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• Bachelor Degree in a science field or equivalent experience in laboratory environment
• Familiar with material and chemical analytical techniques, with hands-on working style
• Willingness to combine Hand-on tasks (vehicle assembly, material & part evaluation) with digitalization capability towards our future digital development scheme.
• Quick and eager learner with a flexible mind and good eye for details
• Team player with good communication skills 

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 opportunities for everyone. Our recruitment decisions are based on everyone’s skills, experience, and the requirements of the role.
We welcome people of all backgrounds, including different nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, religions, ethnicities, abilities, and other personal characteristics. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We believe that our individual experiences and diverse perspectives are a key strength, helping us learn from one another and grow together.
Together, we can make a positive impact and go beyond the ordinary.
If you need any adjustments or specific support during the recruitment or interview process, for any reason, we encourage you to let your recruiter know. We are happy to help create a process that works for you.