Graduation: Integrating AI into Mechanical Engineering Processes
Assignment type Graduation
Start date September 2026
Assignment duration 6 months
Location Veghel
Education level Bachelor
Desired study Industrial Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
Language: Dutch/English
Research current AI technologies relevant to mechanical engineering. Identify engineering processes within the department that could benefit from AI integration. Evaluate feasibility and potential impact of AI use cases. Prototype one or more AI-based solutions (e.g., using Python, MATLAB, or low-code platforms). Document findings and present recommendations to the team.
Scope of Work
Phase 1: Orientation & Research
Phase 2: Use Case Selection
Select 2–3 promising AI use cases (e.g., design optimization, anomaly detection, document classification).
Phase 3: Prototyping
Phase 4: Evaluation & Reporting
As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support and optimize engineering processes from sales design to delivery up and to service. Our department is responsible for translating the as sold sales design to a completely engineered baggage handling system, taking into account increasing customer demands. With systems getting larger and more complex, generating the necessary output for project execution is getting more and more complex. This internship aims to identify, evaluate, and prototype AI applications that can bring measurable value to our engineering department.
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology.
The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements.
Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros.
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market.
TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution.
In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
