Internship: AI Data Assistant
Assignment type Internship
Start date September 2026
Assignment duration 6 months
Location Veghel
Education level Bachelor
Desired study IT, Software Engineering, AI or related
Language English
At Vanderlande, we are building the future of data-driven decision-making. In this assignment, you will contribute to the realization of a next-generation AI assistant that enables colleagues to access data insights through a single, intuitive entry point.
Instead of navigating multiple dashboards and tools, we aim to provide a smart, conversational and user-friendly way to interact with data. Your challenge will be to design and develop this capability by combining AI, data, and software engineering.
You will work on creating agent-based solutions that connect to the central data platform and transform complex data into clear, actionable insights. This includes shaping the user experience, defining technical architecture, and building a functional prototype.
By the end of the assignment, you will have contributed to a real, high-impact innovation that can transform how decisions are made across Vanderlande.
The Data & Decision Intelligence (DDI) team is a cross-functional, international team within Vanderlande that helps unlock the value of data. We deliver advanced analytics, data products, and AI-driven insights to a wide range of internal stakeholders, including Sales, Product Management, Sustainability, Cyber Security and more. Working closely with the central data platform, we combine expertise in data engineering, analytics, and data science to turn data from multiple systems into secure, well-contextualized, and actionable insights that support decision-making across value streams.
Own and manage an end-to-end innovation project
Translate business needs into technical solutions
Design and develop both front-end and back-end components
Experiment with AI engineering concepts such as prompt design, agents, or integrations
Work closely with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Experience with Python and JavaScript, or willingness to learn quickly
Interest in full-stack development and modern software architectures
Curiosity about AI, GenAI, and data platforms
Proactive, creative, flexible and able to take ownership
Strong communication skills and ability to bridge business and technology
Comfortable working in a dynamic and complex environment
*Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands
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.
