R&D Design Automation Intern — AI & CAD Prototyping

Hunter Douglas Europe; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Douglas Europe in Rotterdam, Netherlands seeks an R&D Intern – Design Automation to help automate HeartFelt ceiling layouts and material lists. You will explore AI tools, automation methods, and prototype solutions, collaborating with R&D, Product Management, Engineering and Design teams, and IT/digitalisation stakeholders.

The role focuses on understanding current processes, gathering requirements, evaluating tools, and creating standardized design rules for HeartFelt and related

Qualifications

• Currently studying towards a degree in Engineering, Product Design, Industrial Design, Architecture, Building or Civil Engineering.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data handling.
• Experience with CAD software or similar design tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Analyse HeartFelt layouts and material lists for opportunities to automate.
• Gather requirements and translate them into potential automation solutions.
• Research software, AI tools, and automation technologies for layout generation.
• Assess feasibility of internal vs. external tools and prototypes.
• Document findings and present outcomes to stakeholders.

Skills

Engineering

Product Design

Industrial Design

Architecture

Education

Engineering/Design degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hunter Douglas Europe in Rotterdam, Netherlands seeks an R&D Intern – Design Automation to help automate HeartFelt ceiling layouts and material lists. You will explore AI tools, automation methods, and prototype solutions, collaborating with R&D, Product Management, Engineering and Design teams, and IT/digitalisation stakeholders.

The role focuses on understanding current processes, gathering requirements, evaluating tools, and creating standardized design rules for HeartFelt and related