Industrial Maintenance & Digitalization Intern

Make it in the North; Groningen; Híbrido; EUR 11.000 - 14.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Internship allowance EUR 1000-1250 per

Month

Descripción de la vacante

Henkel is seeking a proactive intern to join the Engineering and Maintenance team at our Groningen facility. You will gain hands-on experience in equipment maintenance, engineering projects, and digital transformation in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will support reliability programs, analyze data from CMMS, and assist with preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. Start is November 2026 for six months, with a generous internship allowance and paid leave.

Formación

• Enrolled in or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Available to start November 2026 for a duration of 6 months.
• Familiarity with maintenance practices, CMMS systems, and root cause analysis is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and digitalization in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with an eagerness to learn.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Interest in engineering and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Aptitude for digital tools and data-driven decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Support Maintenance Leadership and Asset Reliability: Assist in implementing preventive and predictive maintenance programs to ensure equipment reliability and uptime.
• Use data from the Maintenance Management System to monitor equipment performance and suggest optimizations.
• Support maintenance schedules for planned and unplanned repairs, collaborating with technicians to minimize downtime.
• Digital Transformation in Engineering and Maintenance: Contribute to the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT sensors, predictive analytics, and digital twins for maintenance and equipment monitoring.
• Collaborate on integrating new digital tools and software into maintenance workflows, enhancing real-time decision-making.
• Assist in the rollout and training of staff on digital platforms, ensuring smooth adoption and utilization.
• Engineering and Technical Assistance: Participate in plant modifications, upgrades, and new installations, incorporating digital solutions for enhanced system performance.
• Assist in root cause analysis for equipment failures and recommend solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
• Work with the team on infrastructure improvement projects to support continuous production excellence.
• Capital Investment and Project Management: Collaborate on site capital investment projects, contributing to project planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Assist in evaluating project feasibility, ensuring alignment with long-term operational and strategic goals.
• Support compliance with project management standards, emphasizing safety and environmental considerations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with production, safety, quality, and other departments to align maintenance and engineering activities with operational needs.
• Support the coordination of activities to ensure plant schedules and quality standards are met.
• Assist in aligning local maintenance and engineering practices with global and regional strategies.
• Continuous Improvement and Digital Transformation: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging Lean, Six Sigma, and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) methodologies.
• Assist in implementing Industry 4.0 technologies for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Contribute to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability projects, focusing on innovative solutions for reducing waste and improving equipment performance.
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance: Support compliance with safety, health, and environmental regulations in all engineering and maintenance activities.
• Assist in risk assessments and the implementation of safety management systems.
• Promote a culture of safety by participating in safety audits and initiatives.

Conocimientos

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Digital tools

Data-driven decisions

Interest in engineering

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CMMS

Industry 4.0 technologies

Descripción del empleo

Henkel is seeking a proactive intern to join the Engineering and Maintenance team at our Groningen facility. You will gain hands-on experience in equipment maintenance, engineering projects, and digital transformation in a fast-paced industrial setting.

You will support reliability programs, analyze data from CMMS, and assist with preventive maintenance, equipment upgrades, and process improvements. Start is November 2026 for six months, with a generous internship allowance and paid leave.