Assignment type: Internship (duo-assignment)
Start date: September 2026
Assignment duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Bachelor
Desired study: Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, ICT or related
Language: Dutch/English
Description of assignmentThe Airports Project Engineering department develops and maintains complex baggage handling systems that require deep domain knowledge. Our daily work involves analyzing technical issues, understanding system behavior, and configuring software based on functional and operational requirements.
We believe that AI can significantly enhance the way we manage knowledge, support engineers, and optimize configuration processes. Instead of building new AI systems, this duo internship assignment focuses on evaluating existing AI tools and determining how they can help us work smarter and more efficiently.
Assignment Objective:
Investigate how existing AI tools can assist our team in:
- Sharing and accessing domain knowledge more effectively
- Analyzing and understanding technical issues
- Supporting the creation, validation, or improvement of system configurations
The Airports Engineering department consists of around 90 professionals, including 20 Controls Engineers. We deliver airport projects worldwide, touching nearly 80% of global airports. With a one-team approach, Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Software Engineers work together to translate customer requirements into reliable BHS solutions. We value innovation, feedback, and fresh perspectives, actively welcoming young professionals and interns who bring new energy and ideas to our teams.
Tasks/responsibilitiesAs a duo, you will:
- Research and evaluate AI tools (e.g., copilot, knowledge bases, config validators, natural language interfaces)
- Build one or more small-scale demos using representative configuration files and documentation
- Conduct user testing or feedback sessions with engineers to evaluate usability and value summarize insights, tool comparisons, and next steps in a clear and actionable format
- Interested in AI tools, technical workflows, and process optimization
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a duo
- Able to work independently and communicate clearly
- Affinity with engineering, data interpretation, or system configuration is a plus
- *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].
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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.
