(Junior) IT Solution Specialist

In a nutshell

Turn R&D needs into sustainable digital solutions, owning the IT path from idea to operation, as a trusted partner of engineering 

Company Information

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.

Your team and your responsibilities

Team description

The R&D Innovation team within IT Engineering Business Unit connects Toyota’s product development community with IT specialists and partners to shape and deliver digital solutions that improve engineering processes and capabilities. We focus on strategic platforms and transformation topics such as product lifecycle management, model-based systems engineering, process front-loading, system modernisation and homologation. Acting as a trusted partner to R&D, we align business needs, technology choices and delivery priorities across a broad portfolio of initiatives.  

Your responsibilities

• Manage IT solutions for R&D across their lifecycle, from demand through feasibility, implementation and handover to application support team, to run and modernisation, following Toyota's project governance framework. Business owns the why, what and merit of each initiative; you own the how, cost and plan. 

• Act as a sparring partner to R&D product owners and business analysts. Clarify problems, expected merit and processes using Toyota Business Practices (TBP). Make sure business requirements are good enough, and coordinate their breakdown into technical requirements and supplier work plans. 

• Turn each initiative into a building block, or an investigation, towards a longer-term transformation goal agreed with the business. The aim is to release part of the merit as early as possible and to reuse shared IT platforms. 

• Coordinate solution architects, Core IT, suppliers and Purchasing to get an approved, secure and maintainable solution. Manage plan, budget (forecast and actuals), risks and quality, and make sure each solution has a clear support model and handover before go-live. 

• Keep status, decisions, risks and deliverables traceable in Jira and Confluence. Contribute to portfolio transparency, lessons learned and continuous improvement. 

Your Profile

We welcome early-career candidates, including recent graduates and applicants who already have some relevant working experience. 

• You hold a university degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, business engineering or a related field, and are fluent in English. 

• You combine an understanding of product development or engineering processes with strong IT capabilities. Alternatively, you have an IT background with exposure to an engineering environment. 

• You have initial experience in project or solution delivery, business analysis, or solution design, through employment, internships or academic projects. 

• You are curious about how engineers work, structure ambiguous topics, challenge constructively, communicate clearly and take ownership beyond your own tasks. You are eager to learn structured problem-solving (PDCA, TBP) and to grow towards programme management or solution architecture design. 

• Experience with Jira and Confluence, requirements management, using AI and automation to work more efficiently is strongly valued. 

• You are familiar with the following IT concepts:  

• Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile/waterfall delivery models 

• Cloud concepts and enterprise architecture principles 

• Cybersecurity and privacy constraints 

• Application lifecycle management, CI/CD and service transition to operations 

• AI-assisted software development, generative AI and automation platforms 

• You have an understanding of engineering practices such as CAD and CAE.

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 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.