Start date: February 2027
Assignment duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Bachelor / Master
Desired study: Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related
Language: Dutch / English
Description of Assignment
Are you ready to drive sustainable innovation in large-scale industrial engineering? Driven by sustainability goals, Vanderlande and its global customers are actively exploring eco-friendly alternatives to traditional steel structures. Timber has emerged as a promising, high-potential solution. To turn this green potential into real-world applications, we need your analytical and engineering expertise to acquire practical knowledge and establish design standards.
In this hands-on engineering internship, you will investigate the feasibility of timber structures for industrial platforms. You will create innovative 3D designs, establish clear structural principles, and evaluate the full operational impact on engineering, costs, and lead times. Your research and practical insights will directly shape Vanderlande’s next steps toward sustainable platform design.
Department Description
You will join the Steel Competence Team within the Engineering Department of Domain Distribution. Our specialized team plays a pivotal role in delivering key projects for global market leaders such as Amazon, DHL, and UPS during both sales and execution phases.
We design complex platforms, coordinate with international suppliers, provide expert structural advice, and partner with cost engineers to budget major steelwork projects. Working alongside multidisciplinary project teams and sales experts, you will gain firsthand experience in high-impact industrial engineering within a dynamic global environment.
Tasks/Responsibilities
- Create innovative 3D designs for timber platform structures as sustainable alternatives to steel
- Perform structural safety and performance analyses on timber concepts
- Define technical requirements and design principles to support future procurement
- Evaluate trade-offs and document findings on engineering, cost, and process impacts
- Formulate clear recommendations and strategic next steps for implementation
Your Profile
- Solid knowledge of structural engineering principles in steel and timber.
- Proficient with structural analysis software (preferably Scia Engineer) and AutoCAD.
- Creative, solution-oriented mindset with an enterprising and curious attitude.
- Strong technical background in Built Environment, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
- *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].
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s education in Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Enrollment in the Dutch education system
- Residence in the Netherlands
- Knowledge of structural engineering principles for steel and timber
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Experience with Scia Engineer or comparable structural analysis software
- Dutch and English language skills
Vanderlande Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanderlande and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanderlande.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with day‑one eligibility in many U.S. roles and employer‑paid protections that reduce out‑of‑pocket exposure. Feedback suggests medical, dental, and vision are a clear strength.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting in the U.S. Feedback suggests this forms a solid pillar of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays are characterized as generous relative to peers. Compressed workweek options in some roles further support time away and recovery.
Vanderlande Insights
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.
