Internship - Automation & Engineering (Heerlen DC) (m/f/d)

Location: Heerlen, Netherlands

Department: Automation & Engineering

Start Date: Summer 2025 / September 2025

About the Role:

We are seeking motivated students to join our Heerlen Distribution Center (DC) for a 20-week internship focused on conducting a feasibility study for maintenance management software (CMMS/EAM).

As an intern, you will play an important role in analyzing current maintenance challenges, evaluating potential software solutions, and providing well-grounded recommendations for the organization. This is a unique opportunity to gain practical experience at the intersection of engineering, IT, and process optimization – while working closely with different departments such as Maintenance, Engineering, and IT.

We are ideally looking for someone to join us for approximately 5–6 months, but we are flexible depending on your availability.

Following the internship, there is the potential for a permanent junior-level position, depending on performance and business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Automation & Engineering team in daily operations and ongoing projects
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of automation solutions within the facility
• Work closely with senior engineers and managers on system performance analysis and improvement initiatives
• Conduct market research and create a shortlist of potential CMMS/EAM solutions
• Gain hands-on experience with automation technologies and warehouse control systems (WCS, WMS, ERP)
• Contribute to troubleshooting and maintenance activities to ensure seamless system operation
• Participate in cross-functional collaborations with operations, IT, and external automation suppliers
• Develop technical reports and documentation to support automation improvements

Requirements:

• Currently studying in an MBO 4 (second internship) or Bachelor’s program (first internship) in one of the following fields:Industrial Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Information Technology / Computer Science, Data Science / Applied Statistics
• Strong interest in systems analysis, process optimization, and maintenance strategy
• Strong interest in automation, robotics, and logistics technologies
• Basic knowledge of WCS, WMS, PLCs, and mechatronics is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and highly automated environment
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to learning
• Fluent in English

What We Offer:

• Flexible internship program tailored to your availability
• Structured onboarding and mentorship from experienced automation professionals
• Hands-on experience in one of Europe's most advanced automated distribution centers
• Career growth opportunities within the Automation & Engineering team
• Exposure to cutting-edge automation technologies and industry best practices

If you are passionate about automation and looking for a career-defining opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now to join our Automation & Engineering team at Heerlen DC and be part of an exciting new chapter in supply chain innovation.