Applied AI & Automation Intern — Operational Excellence

Merck; Noord-Brabant; On-site; EUR 5,100 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance €500/mo

Job summary

Merck is seeking an HBO internship in Operational Excellence, focusing on digital transformation through smart automation and applied AI. You will design, build, and deploy automation to connect SAP, L&D, and Lean pillars, enabling data-driven decision making and reducing manual bottlenecks.

You will work in a centralized team of 17, learning to drive sitewide continuous improvement, with guidance from an experienced specialist and exposure to the pharmaceutical industry.

Qualifications

• Third- or fourth-year HBO bachelor student in applicable fields with IT focus.
• Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, and workflow automation tools like Power Automate or Python.
• Excellent English and/or Dutch communication skills.
• Available for 5–6 months, 3–5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Automate workflows across SAP, L&D, Lean pillars using Power Automate, Python, or API integrations.
• Develop applied AI solutions to simplify documentation and team workflows.
• Build automated data pipelines and Power BI dashboards for KPI tracking.
• Train team members on new digital tools and promote AI adoption.
• Perform tasks independently after training; support other projects as needed.

Skills

SQL & Power BI familiarity

Automation tooling (Power Automate, Py

Applied AI/LLM interest

English and Dutch communication

Education

Bachelor HBO in relevant field

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Power Automate

Python scripting

Job description

Merck is seeking an HBO internship in Operational Excellence, focusing on digital transformation through smart automation and applied AI. You will design, build, and deploy automation to connect SAP, L&D, and Lean pillars, enabling data-driven decision making and reducing manual bottlenecks.

You will work in a centralized team of 17, learning to drive sitewide continuous improvement, with guidance from an experienced specialist and exposure to the pharmaceutical industry.