Innovative Acoustic Solutions for Enhanced Cabin Isolation at Toyota Motor Europe

Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Acoustic Solutions, Cabin Isolation, Sustainable Materials, KPI Design, Measurement Procedures, Simulation Models, NVH Testing, Structural Dynamics, Acoustics, Active Methods, Passive Methods, Virtual Models, Anechoic Chamber Testing, Test Track Testing, Battery Electric Vehicles, Python Scripting

Industry

Automotive

Description

In a nutshell At Toyota Motor Europe in Zaventem, this internship focuses on developing innovative acoustic solutions for quieter vehicle cabins. The intern will research sustainable acoustic materials, design KPIs and measurement procedures, build simulation models, and perform NVH testing to improve cabin isolation and acoustic performance for future Battery Electric 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/division description TME R&D centre is responsible for planning, development and production support of vehicles aimed at - and locally produced for - the European market. The “NV & Driveability” team is part of the Vehicle Performance Engineering division (VPE) division and is responsible for the vehicle NVH (Noise, Vibration and harshness) according to EU customer expectations. We aim at the development of attractive and “fun to drive“ cars matching European market requirements and customer expectations. Using state-of-the art experimental and numerical methods, we develop strategies to achieve the targets, and validate them on virtual and physical prototypes. Your project As the market for hybrid and electric vehicles grows, so do customer expectations for a quieter interior. To meet these expectations, various acoustic components are integrated into the vehicle body. It is crucial to minimize the weight of these components to preserve driving range and to use sustainable materials to support our environmental goals. In this internship, you will explore cutting-edge technologies and methodologies related to acoustic materials to help develop a more sustainable and efficient acoustic package for our vehicles. Specifically, you will: Develop measurement procedures and key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the level of isolation and the sense of enclosure within the car cabin, effectively shielding occupants from external noise. Investigate the latest technologies to achieve this using both active and passive methods. Collaborate closely with our partners to study new technologies, focusing on acoustic performance, weight, and sustainability. Contribute to the development of virtual models to evaluate the impact of proposed technologies on vehicle acoustic performance. Perform acoustic testing in our anechoic chamber and on our test track to measure the noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) performance of proposed technologies using prototype samples. Assist in developing future acoustic package strategies for Toyota’s Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), with a strong emphasis on weight and sustainability. Work towards enhancing customer satisfaction by improving the cabin’s isolation experience. Your Profile You are pursuing your master’s in mechanical or acoustical engineering, with a strong interest in cars and sound/acoustics. You have a background in structural dynamics and acoustics; knowledge of Noise & vibration testing and simulation is an important plus. You have some affinity with mathematical and physical modelling, and scientific scripting in Python. You have a good English capability and you are eager to work in a multi-cultural environment. Starting date June 2026 Duration 6 months Confidentiality Due to business requirement, not all performed projects can be reflected in the internship report. This issue needs to be discussed with candidate/school in advance. It is mandatory that applicants are students for the entire period of the internship. We can only accept students with an EEA or Swiss citizenship (not requiring a work permit or visa to be eligible to perform an internship in Belgium) 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 Flexible working hours and hybrid working (homeworking, 10 days from abroad); 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.

Responsibilities

The intern will develop measurement procedures and KPIs to assess cabin isolation, investigate active/passive acoustic technologies, and contribute to developing virtual models for performance evaluation. Responsibilities also include performing acoustic testing and assisting in developing future acoustic package strategies for Battery Electric Vehicles.