Manufacturing Carbon Neutral Activity

In a nutshell

Join the Carbon Neutral Team to help optimize energy systems in manufacturing plants, focusing on reducing CO2 emissions and improving energy efficiency. Analyze data, implement energy-saving measures, and create dashboards to track progress toward Toyota’s Environmental Challenge 2050. Ideal for engineering students with an interest in energy and IoT.

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

You will be working within the Carbon Neutral Team, as part of Plant & Environmental Engineering under Production Engineering division

Main purpose of this team is to support plants to provide safe, reliable and efficient utility/energy supply in a cost-effective way to achieve their challenging targets (Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050) for energy and CO2 reduction.

Plant & Environment (Carbon Neutral Team)

Working under the leadership of the Pant Engineering with greater focus on Carbon Neutral projects.

You will be using data collection software to analyse and minimize significant CO2 emitters (ie. Air Supply Units, Ovens) from manufacturing plants. You’ll be given basic training regarding data collection software and necessary support to execute following tasks:

• Analysing production time and non-production time operation (start/stop, energy saving mode) and key parameters (temperature/humidity) and implement energy abnormality management for production plants in EU
• Analysing fresh air utilisation and air balance to develop central dashboard and notification which will ensure optimum operation
• Develop reporting for total CO2 and cost savings by abnormality management
• Recording and understanding energy data and energy abnormality management of the manufacturing plants
• Collaborate with carbon neutral organisation members in EU manufacturing plants

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You have interest in energy systems data collection & evaluation/ IoT and big data
• Computer skills (preferably linked to database management, data visualisation, data communication protocols, web applications etc.)
• Student in engineering (preferably energy, electrical, electromechanical or process engineering)
• Analytical thinker, good communication skills

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.