Belgium Job Openings
Toyota Motor Europe
Technician Plastic Parts Development
Zaventem
FULL TIME
August 24, 2024
In a nutshell:
Toyota Motor Europe R&D Centre is responsible for:
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 Organic Material team is responsible for the development of seat cover materials (fabrics, artificial and genuine leathers) as well as interior and exterior plastic trim materials. Our key role is to qualify European materials and to assure their performance and durability over the lifetime of the vehicle. 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).
Your responsibilities
Your Profile:
We offer:
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:
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace: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.
Join Toyota's Material Engineering team in Brussels to drive innovation in sustainable materials, validate performance, and ensure top-quality interior and exterior components for future vehicles!
Company Information:
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.
Your team and your responsibilities:
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 Organic Material team is responsible for the development of seat cover materials (fabrics, artificial and genuine leathers) as well as interior and exterior plastic trim materials. Our key role is to qualify European materials and to assure their performance and durability over the lifetime of the vehicle. 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).
Your responsibilities
- Validation of Plastic & Textile Materials and trim parts
- Evaluate materials: Mechanical properties (Tensile modulus & Strength, Charpy impact…) and other long-term aging related to vehicle environment (heat, humidity, chemical & light exposure…).
- Evaluate Plastic parts for their resistance to heat, humidity, impact and vibration on actual vehicle to confirm material selection and part design fulfill Toyota requirements.
- Support ME engineers and designers to determine root cause and evaluate possible countermeasure 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.
Your Profile:
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
- Bachelor Degree Student in material science, polymers
- Good knowledge of polymer materials, their properties and their processing techniques
- Familiar with material and chemical analytical techniques, with hands-on working style
- Willingness to combine Hand-on tasks (vehicle assembly, material & part evaluation) with CAE validation 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:
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.
A truly diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace: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.
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