Internship: AI‑Driven Assistant for Vanderlande Engineering Tools
Assignment type: Internship
Start date September 2026
Assignment duration 5 - 6 months
Location Veghel
Education level Bachelor / Master
Desired study IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, AI or related
Language: Dutch / English
Engineers at Vanderlande use CAD tools every day. This is often a complex task and getting help with designing can be quite challenging. When questions arise (about commands, workflows, or unexpected behavior) support is often outside the tool itself. In this internship you will explore the exciting intersection of AI technology and CAD-tooling. You will investigate how AI can be an in-tool assistant, helping users exactly when and where they need it.
Throughout the internship, you will investigate suitable AI models, experiment with interaction methods, and collaborate with stakeholders to understand real user needs. The assignment culminates in building a functional proof-of-concept that demonstrates how AI can enhance user experience and productivity for engineering professionals. This project is ideal for someone eager to combine technical skills with creativity and user- centric thinking.
The Applications Engineering department at Vanderlande develops tools that support the design and realization of conveyor systems. Within ICT, Team A focuses on various engineering tools, while Team B is dedicated to the Engineering Suite of Tools (ESoT), a set of applications and servers that support the full engineering process from sales to supply. As an intern in Team B, you will work in an agile environment, contributing to the development and improvement of these tools while collaborating closely with experienced team members.
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.
