Internship: Smarter Airport Container Handling Robotics

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; On-site; EUR 5,600 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly internship allowance

Commuting allowance

On-site health center

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Veghel offers an internship focused on making airport container positioning smarter for a robotic setup.

You will investigate smart detection, differentiate tractors and container types, and test scenarios in simulations or on a physical test bench. The role sits in the Robotics Airports team within Vanderlande's Technology organization, collaborating with software, controls, mechanics, safety, and international customer projects.

Qualifications

• Current enrolment in a Bachelor or Master program in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, industrial automation, or systems & control.
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.
• Proactive attitude with a hands-on testing mindset.
• Fluent in Dutch and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze various dolly train configurations and operational flows used in airport container handling.
• Investigate smart detection methods to recognize train composition and differentiate between tractors and container types.
• Evaluate whether driver input can be minimized or replaced through intelligent sensing and process design.
• Test and validate proposed scenarios using computer simulations or hands‑on testing on a physical setup.
• Translate research findings into clear requirements, process flows, and recommendations for future development.

Skills

Robotics

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Hands-on testing

Education

Bachelor / Master studies in mechatronics/automation

Job description

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Veghel offers an internship focused on making airport container positioning smarter for a robotic setup.

You will investigate smart detection, differentiate tractors and container types, and test scenarios in simulations or on a physical test bench. The role sits in the Robotics Airports team within Vanderlande's Technology organization, collaborating with software, controls, mechanics, safety, and international customer projects.