Automotive Forecasting Intern

In a nutshell

Are you passionate about AI, data science, and the future of mobility? Gain hands-on experience with real-world data, machine learning, and strategic decision-making in an international R&D environment. Join Toyota and contribute to AI-powered forecasting that helps shape tomorrow's mobility solutions.

 

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/division description

As part of TME R&D organization, Powertrain is responsible for local development of powertrains for vehicles built in one of the TME production plants and for planning and research of new European technologies. Latest focus points include electrification, big data and connectivity. Our team “Powertrain Planning” is a Planning and Performance Target Setting team focusing on applicability in mid-to-long-term vehicles and its Powertrain.

Your project

With increasing electrification and a multi-pathway Powertrain strategy to accommodate customer needs, it becomes increasingly important to reliably estimate the future European customer demand for the “right Power applied to the right vehicle.” This project focuses on using AI to estimate in a data-driven method future European customer demand --> Vehicle and Powertrain sales (BEV, PHEV, HEV, ICE). Your role will be:

Data scientist

• Further refine established AI market forecasting model
• Test and implement state-of-art algorithms --> further enhance forecasting accuracy
• Further enhance Model architecture to facilitate model maintainability
• Further refine User Interface to ensure easy operability
• Operation of AI-model

Your Profile

• You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)
• You are currently following a Master's programme in the field of computer engineering, mathematics, data science or engineering with a profound skill in data science.
• From a previous internship or student job, you have experience in AI/Machine-Learning using Python and DataIku.
• You are open-minded and keen to work proactively in a multi-cultural business environment.
• You are highly motivated with a passion for mobility.
• You are able to summarize and explain complex technical information in a simple & visual way.
• You are available from the 4th of January (or sooner) for a 6 months fulltime internship in Brussels. 

Starting date

•  4th of January 2027 (earlier is possible)

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 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.