Internship Laptime Performance Analysis by driving simulator at Toyota Motor Europe

Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, MATLAB, Vehicle dynamics, Data analysis, AI, Telemetry visualization, Performance analysis, Systems and control, Model development, Data processing, Motorsports tools, Event detection

Industry

Automotive

Description

In a nutshell Toyota Motor Europe is seeking a Master student in Engineering to develop real‑time performance analysis tools for driving‑simulator‑based laptime evaluation. You will enhance telemetry visualization, detect key driving events, and support correlation with real‑vehicle behaviour, focusing on vehicle dynamics, controls, and tire performance. Optional tasks include benchmarking driver performance against driver models. The role suits candidates skilled in Python or MATLAB, with interest in AI, data analysis, and vehicle dynamics, and who thrive in a collaborative, multicultural environment. 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 Your team and your responsibilities Vehicle Performance Engineering division Our mission is to ensure that Toyota vehicles deliver a unique mobility experience for European customers. By leveraging ever-better methods, data-driven insights, and human-centric approaches, we establish competitive targets and optimize performance. DS team Our mission is to enable early, agile & accurate human-centric evaluation of dynamic performances by driving simulation. Your project You’ll be responsible for expanding our performance analysis tools to better understand vehicle behaviour for laptime purposes. Creating a real-time pipeline for data visualization (telemetry) Event detection and key metrics visualization per sector & event Supporting engineers on correlation with real vehicle and to understand vehicle controls and tire performance Optionally, benchmark driver performance against existing or new driver models Your Profile You are fluent in English (TME’s business language) You are a Master student in Engineering, specializing in AI, Data Science, Systems and Control, or a related field You have demonstrated programming skills in MATLAB or Python, with a focus on data processing and model development You have a strong interest in applying AI and data insights to vehicle performance evaluation Knowledge of motorsports derived tools is an asset You are a team player and have excellent organisation skills Starting date: Between June and September Duration: Up to 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

You will develop real-time performance analysis tools for driving simulators, including telemetry visualization and event detection. Additionally, you will support engineers in correlating simulator data with real-vehicle behavior and tire performance.