Graduation: From model to machine, making control software more transparent for engineers

Vanderlande Industries Inc; Veghel; Vor Ort; EUR 5.000 - 6.100; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Internship allowance

Commuting allowance

On-site health center

Employee communities

Restaurant and cafe

Zusammenfassung

Vanderlande in Veghel is offering a 6‑month graduation internship starting February 2026. The project focuses on making control software more transparent for site engineers by exploring Model Based Design workflows and deployment of generated code across PLC platforms.

The role combines MATLAB/Simulink modeling with hands‑on testing on OT modules within the MBD team. You will work alongside engineers to validate findings on virtual environments and, if progress allows, on real equipment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor level education required
• Practical experience with MATLAB/Simulink is required
• Familiarity with embedded controls, PLCs or industrial automation is desirable
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently

Aufgaben

• Analyze and map current Model Based Design workflow advantages and limitations
• Set up Simatic Target for Simulink in an existing testing environment
• Apply and test proposed technology on an existing MBD OT module
• Design and run comparative experiments to evaluate usability, debugging, and commissioning efficiency
• Document findings and present recommendations to MBD team and stakeholders

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title

Graduation: From model to machine, making control software more transparent for engineers

Job Description

Assignment type : Graduation

Start date : February 2026

Assignment duration : 6 months

Location : Veghel

Education level : Bachelor

Desired study : Mechatronics & electrical engineering, mechanical engineering & applied physics, software engineering & embedded systems

Language : Dutch / English

Description of assignment

At Vanderlande, we serve customers worldwide by building highly flexible material handling systems out of configurable building blocks. To power these systems, our Model Based Design (MBD) workflow uses tools like MATLAB/Simulink to develop and test controllers in virtual environments before generating code for various PLC platforms (such as Siemens PLC, Allen-Bradley PLC, and C++). While automated code generation enables versatile deployment, it often makes the generated code unreadable for controls engineers on customer sites, leaving them heavily reliant on basic interface statistics during troubleshooting.

In this hands‑on project, you will explore new ways to make control software transparent and accessible for site engineers. Focusing on solutions like Simatic Target for Simulink, you will investigate how engineers can deploy generated code while maintaining visual access to the original model. You will analyze current MBD workflows, test new tools on existing OT modules, and evaluate how this way of working improves debugging efficiency and commissioning on site.

Department description

You will join the Model Based Design (MBD) team within the Technology department, where we develop reusable Operational Technology (OT) modules applied across Vanderlande's global solution portfolio. Our team bridges systems engineering, simulation, software development, and industrial automation.

Working alongside experienced control and software engineers, you will perform practical experiments combining virtual plants, MATLAB/Simulink models, and Siemens PLC hardware. Depending on project progress, you may even validate your findings on real material handling equipment.

Tasks / responsibilities

• Analyze and map the advantages and limitations of the current Model Based Design workflow
• Set up and configure Simatic Target for Simulink within an existing testing environment
• Apply and test the proposed technology on an existing MBD OT module
• Design and execute comparative experiments to evaluate usability, debugging, and commissioning efficiency
• Document your research findings and present clear recommendations to the MBD team and key stakeholders

Your profile

• Practical experience with MATLAB/Simulink is required
• Familiarity or strong interest in embedded controls, PLCs, or industrial automation
• Motivated to learn new skills in software modeling, system analysis, and real-time control validation
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to work independently on engineering challenges
• *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands

What we offer

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week): €500 per month for a bachelor student
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
• On-site health center with gym
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar