Internship: Drive the next gen, testing & optimizing autonomous vehicles

Job TitleInternship: Drive the next gen, testing & optimizing autonomous vehiclesJob DescriptionAssignment type: InternshipStart date: February 2027Assignment duration: 6 monthsLocation: VeghelEducation level: Bachelor / MasterDesired study: Mechatronics, industrial automation, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, systems and controlLanguage: Dutch / EnglishDescription of assignmentAt Vanderlande, we develop advanced Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) for dynamic environments, ranging from automated baggage transport at airports to pallet handling in warehouses. To continuously innovate, our multidisciplinary teams are currently developing a brand-new AV solution. As the first physical prototype arrives, it requires thorough testing, performance analysis, and optimization against strict operational requirements.In this hands-on internship, you will join our AV development team to test, analyze, and define technical improvements for this new vehicle type. Depending on your background, your focus can lean towards mechanics, electronics, or control software. You will combine physical test center activities with virtual simulations and calculations to help take our autonomous handling solutions to the next level.Department descriptionYou will join the AV and Robotics team within Vanderlande's Technology department in Veghel.Our team consists of around 10 passionate specialists working on robotics and autonomous vehicles, collaborating closely with international engineering colleagues in North America and India.Tasks/responsibilitiesWork alongside a multidisciplinary team on autonomous vehicle developmentsConduct hands-on testing in our test center and perform virtual simulationsAnalyze technical issues and formulate concrete improvement proposals to boost AV performanceSupport the team with daily engineering tasks, performance calculations, and field observationsPresent your test findings and recommendations to the development team Your profileStrong analytical skills and a passionate team player mindsetHands-on attitude and enthusiasm for working in a practical test center environmentClear affinity with robotics, autonomous vehicles, and industrial automationComfortable communicating in English within an international team environment*Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The NetherlandsWhat we offerA monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):Bachelor: €500 per monthMaster: €550 per monthFull commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or notOn-site health center with gymActive employee communities and initiativesExcellent company restaurant and barista coffee barContactDo 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: internship@vanderlande.com.