AI Robotics Internship

In a nutshell

Internship in robotics & computer vision: develop and test smart city/factory algorithms using Python, ROS, OpenCV & PyTorch. Focus on research, hardware integration & synthetic data.

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

The Advanced Technology division is responsible for creating cutting edge technology breakthroughs which meet the future challenges of the automotive and manufacturing industry and brings a smile to our customers’ face. By combining in-house research activities with a wide research network across Europe, we conceive, incubate and test novel concepts in virtual and real-world environments before they are handed downstream towards future product development.

Your project

As part of the robotics team you will be responsible for developing, testing, and integrating computer vision and robotics algorithms for smart city and factory applications. Tasks include:

• Scientific research to create world class computer vision, machine learning and robotics algorithms, with a strong focus on hardware integration and testing
• Implementation, evaluation and optimization of algorithms
• Development of methods for the generation of synthetic data for deep learning

Your Profile

Your profile

• • Computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics or equivalent background
  • Strong interest in robotics, computer vision and machine learning
  • Excellent programming skills in Python
  • Experience with ROS 1/2, OpenCV and PyTorch libraries
  • Good (documented) problem solving skills
  • Good communication & interpersonal skills
  • You are fluent in English (TME’s business language)

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.