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# Vehicle Performance Engineer - Durability & Strength Graduate

- **Company:** Toyota Motor Europe
- **Location:** Zaventem, Belgium (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Abaqus, Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Nastran (Computer-Aided Design Software)
- **Published:** August 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.be/details/5838096948

## About the Role

The Durability & Strength team is looking for a motivated Engineering Graduate who shares our passion for cars and for developing even better performances for our customers., * You are fluent in English (verbal/written), additional European language skill is an asset

 * Master in Engineering (mechanical, automotive, aerospace, material or similar)
 * Familiar with durability & strength CAE (Beta CAE, Altair, NASTRAN, ABAQUS software etc.)
 * Specific competencies in programming (Python or other), Data Science are a strong asset
 * You like both simulations and real-life hands-on tests
 * Strong analytical problem solving skills reinforced by good common sense are a must
 * You are a quick and eager learner with a flexible mind and good eye for details
 * You are a team player with good communication skills inside a multicultural environment
 * Good self-organization and time management
 * Willing to travel and be open for training in Toyota headquarters in Japan

## Description

Your primary responsibility will be the technical development of our performances; you will have to learn and understand all necessary requirements, processes, methods and tools.

You will be working with other VPE teams, designers, Toyota's Japanese office and external parties in order to:
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 + Grasp status of evolving requirements (customer driven and other)
 + Translate these requirements into clear targets for new projects
 + Predict (CAE) and evaluate (testing) several performances and their impact to overall vehicle development
 + Work with testing labs to plan, organize and execute testing programs
 + Propose, develop and implement new efficient methods of performance prediction and evaluation
 + Participate in Work Groups and discussions defining future requirements and reflect to future activities


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