Graduation: Operational Digital Twin Automation

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 6,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance included

Public commuting allowance

On-site health facilities

Employee communities

Company restaurant & barista

Job summary

Vanderlande invites a Master’s student to join the Digital Twin Suite in Veghel for a six-month graduation project.

The goal is to develop an automated approach to monitor, update, and validate a Digital Twin of a Baggage Handling System across its full operational lifetime.

Qualifications

• Master's degree is required.
• Experience with simulation and data processing is beneficial.
• Interest in digital twins and cloud platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature research on continuous model validation and automated synchronization.
• Analyze real-time site data and simulation logs.
• Design and build a proof-of-concept for automated monitoring and updating of Digital Twins.
• Validate the prototype against real-world datasets and scenarios.
• Write and present a Master graduation thesis to the engineering org.

Skills

Java simulation frameworks

Azure cloud

Databricks

Education

Master's degree

Mathematics

Computer Science

Data Science

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Job description

Job Title Graduation: Operational Digital Twin Automation Job Description Assignment type: Graduation Start date: February 2027 Assignment duration: 6 months Location: Veghel Education level: Master Desired study: Mathematics, Computer Science, data science, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering Language: Dutch / English

Description of assignment

At Vanderlande, our Digital Twin Suite department creates advanced virtual representations of complex material handling systems across their entire life cycle. During live operation, these Digital Twins help our customers and site engineers optimize performance through real-time visualization, simulation, and predictive analytics. However, real-world airport baggage handling systems continuously evolve—through software deployments, control reconfigurations, equipment upgrades, and physical expansions. To remain an accurate reflection, the Digital Twin must continuously adapt. Manually detecting discrepancies, upgrading models, and validating predictions is time-intensive and unscalable for a global fleet of Digital Twins. In this Master graduation research, you will tackle a cutting-edge question: How can a Digital Twin of a Baggage Handling System be continuously and automatically monitored, updated, and validated throughout its full operational lifetime? You will conduct literature research, analyze site and simulation data, and build a functional proof of concept to automate the synchronization between physical assets and their digital shadows.

Department description

You will join the Digital Twin Suite department at our headquarters in Veghel, collaborating closely with colleagues in Pune (India). Our department develops a scalable digital twin platform for both the Airports and Distribution domains, centered around core capabilities in high-fidelity simulation and emulation. You will operate at the intersection of our module development and cloud platform teams, working alongside domain experts in simulation modeling, data engineering, and cloud systems.

Tasks/responsibilities

• Conduct literature research on continuous model validation, automated model synchronization, and digital twin lifecycle management
• Perform data analysis combining real-time operational site data with simulation logs
• Design and build a working proof-of-concept for automated monitoring, updating, and validating of operational Digital Twins
• Validate your prototype against real-world Baggage Handling System datasets and scenarios
• Write a high-quality Master graduation thesis and present your findings and recommendations to the engineering organization

Your profile

Strong analytical and research capabilities with a passion for simulation technologies and data-driven systems Affinity with multi-disciplinary engineering, including Java simulation frameworks, cloud architectures (Azure), and data processing engines (Databricks) Excellent problem-solving skills, self-driven research attitude, and strong communication skills in English *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):€550 per month for a master 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

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.