Job TitleGraduation: Development of a Motor Test Bench for IEx Motors
Job Description
Assignment type: Graduation
Start date: February 2025
Assignment Duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Educational Level: Bachelor
Desired Study: Mechatronics
Language: Dutch / English
Assignment
Vanderlande is exploring the development of a test bench
for IEx motors within the Conveying WS stream. The proposed system aims to standardize the testing of our drives, potentially saving time on future parameter settings and allowing for the reproduction of bugs using data from
customer sites. You will design and implement a motor test bench capable
of simulating various load profiles for different types of motors. This test bench will be used to standardize drive testing and assist in the tuning of parameter files.
Department
You will be part of the Conveying WS team, within the Research & Development (R&D) department of Vanderlande. The Conveying WS team is responsible for the development of new products and maintaining existing portfolio of material handling systems for the Warehouse, Parcel & Postal market. The Conveying WS team counts about 30 people and
consists of product owners, architecture, integration-, mechanical-, electrical- and PLC-engineers. The student will be part of the team and report via the mentor to the team members.
Your responsibilities
•Literature Review: Conduct a review of existing motor test benches and servo drive systems
• System Design: Collaborate with the Innovation Centre and Engineering team to design a test bench that can simulate different load profiles
• Implementation: Build and configure the test bench, ensuring compatibility with our drive trains (75Drive/200Drive/75 low drive) and motors
• Testing & Validation: Develop test cases and validate the test bench against real-world scenarios
• Data Analysis: Analyse test results to identify critical errors and provide feedback for system improvement
• Documentation: Document the design, implementation, and testing process for future reference
Your profile
- Programming knowledge
- Affinity with designing and construction (of test setups)
- Knowledge of motor control and drive systems
- Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Mandatory enrolment in a Dutch Education System and resident of The Netherlands*
Contact
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? And are you looking for an internship/graduation assignment in our organization?
Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: [email protected]
What We Do
Vanderlande is the global market leader for future-proof logistic process automation at airports. The company is also a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses and in the parcel market.
Vanderlande’s baggage handling systems are capable of moving over 4 billion pieces of baggage around the world per year. Its systems are active in more than 600 airports including 12 of the world’s top 20. More than 52 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day, which have been installed for the world’s leading parcel companies. In addition, many of the largest global e-commerce players and retailers have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Vanderlande’s extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 7,500 employees, all committed to moving its customers’ businesses forward at diverse locations on every continent. With a consistently increasing turnover of 1.8 billion euros, it has established a global reputation over the past seven decades as a highly reliable partner for future-proof logistic process automation.
Vanderlande was acquired in 2017 by Toyota Industries Corporation, which will help it to continue its sustainable profitable growth. The two companies have a strong strategic match, and the synergies include cross-selling, product innovations, and research and development.
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