Assignment type: Internship
Start date: September 2026
Assignment duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Bachelor
Desired study: Computer Science, Data Science, AI or related
Language: Dutch/English
Description of AssignmentThe AI workbench is a CDAO-governed framework that extends the platform to enable the development, deployment and operation of AI solutions. It provides standardization, accelerations and best practices on technology, processes and responsibilities so teams can deliver high-value, compliant and efficient AI use cases.
Your internship will contribute to the improvement of existing components of the AI Workbench or developing new areas of capabilities.
As an intern, you will conduct research and build solutions to improve the AI workbench. The exact topic will be defined closer to your start date, based on organizational priorities and your personal interests.
Potential focus areas include, but are not limited to:
- Technical: LLMOps, cost optimization, drift monitoring, context engineering
- Process: lifecycle management, compliance automation
- Adoption: onboarding journeys, developer experience
- Business: agentification of roles, value prototyping
At the heart of our efforts lies the Data Platform, the core product we are diligently enhancing. This Azure cloud enabled platform based on the Data Mesh principle empowers us to deliver valuable Data Products by transforming, processing, combining, and enriching data from various source systems, ultimately creating a reliable source of truth for our customers. To enable efficient data analysis and visualization, we actively govern, and maintain the Vanderlande Qlik Servers and Power BI Premium capacity. In addition, we provide templates, establish a clear workflow, and foster a community of experts
Tasks & Responsibilities- Own and manage an end-to-end Data & Analytics project, from defining requirements to delivering business value
- Research, design, and implement improvements or new capabilities within the AI Workbench
- Develop data-driven and AI solutions using tools such as Python, SQL, and Azure-based platforms
- Analyze, transform, and integrate data from multiple sources to create reliable and scalable data products
- Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align solutions with business needs
- Monitor, evaluate, and continuously optimize solutions by applying best practices in AI, data engineering, and lifecycle management
- You have proven experience in Python & SQL
- You have a proactive mindset and show ownership
- You are comfortable navigating complex environments and can identify core problems
- You find pride in developing robust, yet versatile, highly testable and deployable solutions
- *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship 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.
