What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADAS Performance & Validation Engineer Intern position at Toyota Motor Europe?
In a nutshell
Boost ADAS validation by virtualizing real-world driving on HiL benches—optimize camera-based system performance, automate testing, and accelerate next-gen safety innovation.
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
Within Electronics division, ADAS group oversees the development and the evaluation of the future ADAS functions (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) focusing on our customer comfort and safety. Those systems are using various sensor technologies such as camera, radar, and ultrasonic devices.
Check-out: https://www.toyota-europe.com/innovation/zero-accidents
Your project
As intern, you will contribute to improve the efficiency of camera based ADAS function evaluation and accelerate validation by:
- Analysing current procedure of ADAS function evaluation
- Researching state of the art procedures and toolchains for ADAS evaluation
- Setting-up new equipment and prototypes for camera recognition performance assessment
- Setting-up new procedure and toolchain to further increase test automation
Your Profile
- You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
- You are enrolled into a master’s in computer science (embedded software), electronics engineering, automotive engineering
- You have already demonstrated programming skills in past projects (Python, C , Matlab/Simulink…) [MUST]
- You have experience in simulation software for virtual testing (e.g., IPG Carmaker, dSpace simulation tool suite, CARLA…) [NICE TO HAVE]
- You can demonstrate some proficiency in automotive camera sensor technologies and/or computer vision (OpenCV) and machine learning [NICE TO HAVE]
- You have (or you are willing to develop) a good understanding of software V-cycle (esp. V&V, validation process)
- You have (or you are willing to develop) a good understanding of validation process.
- You have a strong interest in automotive and electronics systems.
Starting date
- September
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.