Field Application Engineer Intern

Eltek; Helmond; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta in Helmond, Netherlands, invites a motivated intern to explore how AI can streamline engineering workflows and IoT-enabled automation. You’ll build practical tools, learn by doing, and receive mentorship from experienced engineers.

This hands-on internship emphasizes real-world AI projects in industrial automation. You will work 6 months on-site, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and gain exposure to PLC/HMI, Python development, and LLM-based applications while contributing to

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Familiarity with PLC, HMI, VFD, Servo Drive is a plus.
• Basic Python programming skills.
• Interest in API integration and automation workflows.
• Familiar with LLM tools (ChatGPT, OpenAI API).
• Understanding of RAG concepts.

Responsibilities

• Explore and build AI tools to automate everyday engineering work.
• Help create and maintain automated testing platforms.
• Work on LLM-based applications like chatbots and internal knowledge systems.
• Document your work and share learnings with the team.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent work

API integration

LLM tools

Chatbot AI

RAG concepts

Python

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Python

Industrial automation

Job description

Company Description

Delta, founded in 1971, and listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange, is a global leader in switching power supplies and thermal management products with a thriving portfolio of IoT-based smart energy-saving systems and solutions in the fields of industrial automation, building automation, telecom power, data center infrastructure, EV charging, renewable energy, energy storage and display, to nurture the development of smart manufacturing and sustainable cities. As a world-class corporate citizen guided by its mission statement, “To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow,” Delta leverages its core competence in high-efficiency power electronics and its ESG-embedded business model to address key environmental issues, such as climate change. Delta serves customers through its sales offices, R&D centers and manufacturing facilities spread over close to 200 locations across 5 continents.

Throughout its history, Delta has received various global awards and recognition for its business achievements, innovative technologies and dedication to ESG. Since 2011, Delta has been listed on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index (formerly the DJSI World Index of Dow Jones Sustainability™ Indices) for 14 consecutive years. Delta has also won CDP with double A List for 4 times for its substantial contribution to climate change and water security issues and has been named Supplier Engagement Leader for its continuous development of a sustainable value chain for 7 consecutive years.

For detailed information about Delta, please visit: www.delta-emea.com

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and proactive intern to join our team, focusing on exploring how AI techniques can improve engineering workflows and industrial automation. This is a hands‑on role where you will work on AI projects that help engineers work smarter and faster. You’ll build practical tools, learn by doing, and get guidance from experienced engineers. We especially support students who want to learn about industrial products while applying AI - no need to already know everything.

Key Responsibilities

• Explore and build AI tools to automate everyday engineering work (for example: AI assistants for questions, document help, and task automation)
• Help create and maintain automated testing platforms
• Work on LLM-based applications like chatbots and internal knowledge systems
• Document your work and share what you learn with the team

Qualifications

• You are currently pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields
• Familiarity with industrial automation products (e.g. PLC, HMI, VFD, Servo Drive) is a plus
• Basic programming skills in Python
• Interest in API integration and automation workflows
• Familiar with or interested in LLM tools (e.g. ChatGPT, OpenAI API)
• Basic understanding of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) concepts
• Strong interest in chatbot development or document-based AI applications
• Self-motivated, willing to learn, and capable of working independently
• You are enrolled at the university and available to come to the office for the whole duration of the internship (6 months)