Industry X Internship NL

Accenture; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 13,392 - 17,856; Full time

Job summary

A major consulting firm is offering a unique internship opportunity in the dynamic field of Engineering and Manufacturing. As an intern, you will engage in meaningful projects focused on Product Lifecycle Management, Software Development, or Intelligent Asset Management. You will conduct thesis research aligned with industry experts, gaining insights and developing solutions to real-world challenges. Ideal candidates are pursuing technical degrees and possess strong attention to detail. This internship location is in Eindhoven and requires attendance at least three days a week.

Qualifications

• Motivated and detail-oriented individuals are needed for this internship.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming is crucial for software development roles.
• Candidates pursuing a technical degree relevant to engineering or computer sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thesis research and assignments supported by Industry X experts.
• Work on real-world software development challenges with experienced engineers.
• Apply engineering skills to help utilities drive the energy transition.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Low-level programming

Research skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

C/C++ programming

AI technologies

Job description

Job Description

Industry X (IX) offers an internship where you will work in the world of Research & Development, Product Design & Engineering, Connected Devices, Manufacturing & Operations, and Smart Services. As an intern at Industry X you will become a consultant and will join the IX intern team.

Internship details:

• Period: ~6–8 months (minimum of 4 months)
• Start date: 1st of each month
• Work location: Accenture main office in Amsterdam, Industrial Design Innovation Center in Eindhoven (and/or The Hague). You will be required to be present at least 3 days a week.

Team(s)

In general, IX 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 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 Industry X, you will work in collaboration with Industry X experts 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 IX experts. During your internship you’ll connect with many Industry X colleagues from Accenture and gain valuable insight into the world of strategy & consulting.

Research

1. Product Lifecycle Management

Within PES – Product engineering servicing, we are currently looking for research focused on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). PLM is a holistic approach to manage product design, support, and end‑life activities of a product. PLM plays a crucial role in driving efficiency, innovation, and sustainability across industries, and your research could contribute to its future evolution within the R&D organisations of our clients.

For example, your thesis could explore how advanced AI technologies can enhance PLM processes for faster product development cycles or investigate how the user adoption of PLM could be improved through human centered design.

2. Software Development

We are also seeking motivated and detail‑oriented interns to join our software development team. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of high‑performance C/C++ applications that drive the cutting‑edge lithography systems at ASML. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on real‑world challenges involving system control, data processing, and performance tuning. This is an excellent opportunity for students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field who are passionate about low‑level programming and advanced technology.

3. Infrastructure & Capital Projects at Utilities

Within M&O - Manufacturing and Operations, we are currently looking for research focused on capital projects in utilities. In this role, you support utilities in driving the energy transition by developing new solutions and strategies to build new infrastructure, manage grid congestion, and optimize asset performance. It’s a chance to apply your engineering skills to deliver meaningful, high‑impact solutions. You'll collaborate with experienced engineers and gain valuable insights into the current and future challenges the energy sector is facing.

If you're interested in writing a thesis, possible topics range from AI applications in the utility sector to rethinking the construction process for large‑scale infrastructure projects, or topics related to the operation of the grid.

4. Intelligent Asset Management

Also, within M&O, we are looking for research focused on 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.

5. GIS

Also, within M&O, we are looking for research focused on GIS. We currently have an opportunity to work on two topics:

• 5.1. Vegetation encroachment: (further) developing a risk‑based model on where vegetation imposes potential risks to companies’ assets.
• 5.2. Test automation: developing a model for test automation that is directly applicable to our clients GIS systems, and that is compatible integrate with AI.

6. Life Sciences

A lot of our Industry X knowledge and capabilities are highly relevant for the Health & Life Sciences industries. We are looking for research and business development support to define where‑to‑play, map our capabilities, and support the growth of our opportunity pipeline. This is an opportunity to be very hands on and experience first hand the business development side of consulting. Collaborating with the wider Accenture Health & Life Sciences community, this is a chance to create bridges, define new ways of working and still have the space to conduct research into the potential of technology in the Health & Life Sciences domain. Possible topics range from IoT for hospital future readiness, AI driven pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation in hospital administration etc.

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 in your motivational letter. While our primary focus is on the abovementioned topics, feel free to suggest a related topic if you believe it aligns with our goals.

Who we are – Accenture Industry X

At Industry X we like to do it differently. We embrace change. We reimagine. We transform. How companies design, engineer, manufacture, service and maintain their products. We embed sustainability and bring digital into every part of the company’s enterprise. We create value by strategy and design, unraveling complexities with our approach as a powerful instrument of change. The way we do so is by designing and engineering products, platforms and services that build bridges between users, technology and business needs. Putting people and planet in the center of everything we do to add value to our clients’ businesses.