Digital Engineering Internship

Accenture PLC; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Laptop provided

Office in Amsterdam

Job summary

Accenture is offering a 6-month (minimum 4 months) internship in Supply Chain & Engineering (SC&E) at the Amsterdam main office. The role blends consulting, engineering, and IT as you work on real transformation projects and a thesis with input from Accenture experts.

You will join either PES - Product Engineering and Servicing or M&O - Manufacturing and Operations, focusing on R&D strategies, digital manufacturing, and asset management.

Qualifications

• Masters student in relevant field and eager to gain practical experience.
• Fluent in English and/or Dutch.
• Team player with proactive, independent work style.
• Interest in consulting and digital business transformations.

Responsibilities

• Support thesis research in SC&E topics.
• Collaborate with Accenture colleagues across PES and M&O.
• Present findings and recommendations for real transformation projects.
• Be on-site at Accenture Amsterdam main office at least 3 days per week.

Skills

Master's candidate in relevant field

English and/or Dutch fluency

Team player

Proactive mindset

Independent worker

Interest in consulting & digital tech

Education

Master's degree in progress

Job description

Job Description

Internship details

• Period: ~6 months (minimum of 4 months)
• Hours per week: 40
• Location: Accenture main office in Amsterdam
• Start date: the first day of each month

The work

Are you looking for an internship where you can:

• Combine consulting, engineering, and IT
• Work in a fast-moving environment
• Support leading industrial companies on real transformation projects
• Work on a research assignment that covers strategy, process improvement, and technology implementation

Then a role within Supply Chain & Engineering (SC&E) could be a great fit for you!

Teams

In general, SC&E is a diverse and dynamic team of innovators, visionaries, and problem solvers in the fields of Engineering and Manufacturing.

You will either join PES - Product Engineering and Servicing which focuses on the next-generation R&D and imagining and reinventing the future of Products and the end-to-end Product journey from the initial design, to managing Product Lifecycle Systems, their Sustainable Footprint and the ultimate retiring and replacement.

Or you will join M&O - Manufacturing and Operations which focuses on digital Manufacturing, Intelligent Asset Management, and Capital Projects in Utilities. The topic of your graduation internship could be around grid infrastructure, challenges of the energy transition (in the utilities industry) and any other innovations you can find on the factory floor to provide a digital transformation at the core of Manufacturing.

Daily tasks

As an intern at SC&E, you will work in collaboration with our colleagues to conduct your thesis research and assignment in one of the relevant research areas listed below. Key is that your thesis will research challenges or opportunities we see at our clients and that new business solutions or opportunities can be defined based on the input of our experts. During your internship you’ll connect with many SC&E colleagues from Accenture and gain valuable insight into the world of strategy & consulting. Your work location is at the main office in Amsterdam, where you will be required to be present at least 3 days a week.

Research

Product Engineering and Servicing (PES)

Within PES we specialise in companies that focus on product development, so we are mainly active in Research & Development departments. Here we enable industry leading clients to optimize their business processes and efficiency.

Research groups:

• Defining R&D strategies: Helping clients shape their long-term vision and roadmap for R&D and digital transformation.
• Improving engineering and business processes: Analyzing current ways of working and redesigning product development processes through workshops, interviews, and practical improvements.
• Implementing digital solutions: Supporting the rollout of technologies such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms and AI-enabled solutions.
• Driving sustainability initiatives: Setting up frameworks, processes, and insights that help companies reach their sustainability goals.

Each year we have multiple business relevant thesis topics prepared around these topics.

Manufacturing and Operations (M&O)

Within M&O we are currently looking for research focused on Intelligent Asset Management, Capital Projects in Utilities, and Digital Manufacturing. We transform production plants, assets, and work processes to deliver operational excellence. By prioritizing, optimizing, digitizing, connecting, and automating our clients’ operations through integrated solutions, AI, IoT, mobility, and platforms that will unlock additional value and productivity within and across production sites. It’s a chance to apply your engineering skills to deliver meaningful, high-impact solutions.

Research groups:

• Intelligent Asset Management: You will support transforming the way our clients take care of their physical assets such as machines, buildings and equipment. You will collaborate with us to create data-driven and intelligent solutions such as Predictive Maintenance and Asset Performance Management to improve efficiency, reduce downtime and increase sustainability while reducing maintenance costs.
• Capital Projects in Utilities: You will support utility companies in driving the energy transition by developing new solutions and strategies to build new infrastructure, manage grid congestion, and optimize asset performance.
• Digital Manufacturing: You will focus on where clients can digitize, optimize and bring digital transformation to the core of their manufacturing processes. Think about developing fully autonomous factories (dark factories).

If you're interested in writing a thesis, possible topics range from AI applications in the utility sector, data driven predictive maintenance, rethinking the construction process (and standardization) for large-scale infrastructure projects, topics related to the operation and efficiency of the grid, creating new propositions for dark factories, and digital transformation of manufacturing processes. These are just some ideas. Do not feel limited by this list and share any ideas you may have!

If you have a groundbreaking idea related to the abovementioned topics, whether it addresses challenges in engineering, manufacturing, or beyond, we’d love to hear about it. While our primary focus is on the abovementioned topics, feel free to suggest a related topic if you believe it aligns with our goals.

Within all our internships, we offer you the opportunity to develop, learn, orient, build relationships and gain insights into what it’s like to work as a consultant. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your work as well as your academical needs and happy to help you navigate in the beginning of your career.

Qualification

Here’s what you’ll need

• You are nearing completion of your master's at a Dutch University and are searching for work experience within the field of SC&E.
• You have a passion for new Technologies in the field of Engineering or Manufacturing and are eager to work on these from either strategic/consulting side or technology/developer side.
• You are fluent in English and/or Dutch.
• You’re interested in starting a career in the field of consulting and digital business transformations.
• You are a team player; you are professional and precise.
• You can work independently and have a hands‑on proactive mentality.

What’s in it for you?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust.
• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset.
• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.
• Lead and transform our clients with technology.
• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including:

• Career guidance facilitated by your individually appointed People Lead.
• You will receive internship allowance and a laptop.
• The opportunity to work remotely and from the office. You will have access to any office of Accenture in the Netherlands.
• Social activities like Friday Drinks, sport events and parties.
• Unique chance to experience the real-life job of a consultant Accenture from the inside.
• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses, classes and workshops.
• Membership of our Internship Community which will give you the chance to attend lunch lectures, classroom workshop and build your network within Accenture.

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better, stronger and more equitable company for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which we embed it into everything we do and for everyone we work with.

About Accenture

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We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

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