Internship Digital Mars Supply Excellence Engineer

mars; Nederland; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 7,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Travel expense reimbursement

Job summary

Mars is seeking a motivated student for an internship in MSE Digitalization at our manufacturing site. You will explore how technical E&T processes can reach a higher digital maturity and implement practical, sustainable solutions on the shop floor.

You will map current training and SOPs, engage with maintenance technicians and shift leaders, design digital platforms, run a live pilot, and help standardize governance so digital tools become an everyday part of production.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical or information systems field.
• Strong interest in digital learning and process optimization on the shop floor.
• Comfortable working on the factory floor and collaborating with operators.

Responsibilities

• Current State Assessment: map how technical training and SOPs are managed.
• Stakeholder Needs Analysis: engage with technicians, engineers, and operators.
• Digital Concept Development: design digital platforms or apps aligned with MSE.
• Pilot & Implementation: run a live pilot on a production line and iterate.
• Standardization & Governance: develop a rollout framework for sustainable tools.

Skills

English proficiency

Dutch proficiency

Problem solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Education

Industrial Engineering & Management

Educational Science & Technology / Instructional Design

Business Information Technology / Information Management

Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power Apps

QR-coded machine instructions

LMS integration

Microlearning platforms

Job description

Are you ready to make a tangible impact on the factory of the future? At our manufacturing site, we continuously strive for operational excellence and sustainable performance through the MSE (Manufacturing Supply Excellence) framework. A core foundation for our success is the Education & Training (E&T) pillar: ensuring that technical knowledge, skills, and standard operating procedures are seamlessly preserved, transferred, and elevated across our operators and technicians.

The industrial environment is becoming increasingly digital, creating an urgent demand for modern, intuitive learning tools. As an Intern in MSE Digitalization, you will investigate how we can bring our technical E&T processes to the next digital maturity level and actively implement practical, sustainable solutions.

What Will You Do?

• Current State Assessment: Map and analyze how technical training, onboarding, standard work procedures, and competence development are currently managed and tracked within the technical department.
• Stakeholder Needs Analysis: Engage directly with maintenance technicians, reliability engineers, shift leaders, and operators to identify key pain points and practical requirements for digital learning on the shop floor.
• Digital Concept Development: Explore, benchmark, and design suitable digital platforms, tools, or applications (e.g., microlearning tools, interactive video guides, Power Apps, QR-coded machine instructions, or LMS integration) aligned with MSE standards.
• Pilot & Implementation: Set up and run a live pilot project on a designated production line or technical focus area. Test the solution directly with end-users, gather actionable feedback, and iterate.
• Standardization & Governance: Develop a rollout and governance framework to ensure the digital training tools become a sustainable, embedded part of daily manufacturing routines.

We are looking for an ambitious, curious student with an affinity for technology, people, and continuous improvement:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree (HBO / WO) in: Industrial Engineering & Management (Technische Bedrijfskunde)
• Educational Science & Technology / Instructional Design
• Business Information Technology / Information Management
• Mechanical, Mechatronic, or Electrical Engineering with a keen interest in process optimization
• A proactive, hands-on mindset; comfortable walking out onto the factory floor to collaborate with operators and technicians.
• Familiarity or interest in continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, Lean, Six Sigma, or MSE) is a strong plus.
• Ability to work independently, translate complex operational problems into structured, pragmatic solutions.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch (written and verbal).

What We Offer

• A challenging and high-impact assignment with substantial autonomy within an open and collaborative team environment.
• Direct visibility of your work and measurable outcomes on the factory floor of a modern production facility.
• Dedicated, high-quality mentorship from technical leaders and MSE network specialists.
• A competitive monthly internship allowance and travel expense reimbursement.
• Flexibility to tailor the project scope to fulfill graduation thesis requirements or practical internship guidelines.