Internship: AI‑Driven Assistant for Vanderlande Engineering Tools

About this internship

Assignment type: Internship
Start date: September 2026
Assignment duration: 5 – 6 months

Desired study: IT, Software Engineering, Computer Science, AI or related
Language: Dutch / English

Note: Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.

Description of Assignment

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.

Department Description

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.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Research AI technologies, conversational models, and relevant AutoCAD APIs
• Identify best practices for integrating AI assistants into technical and CAD environments
• Define user scenarios, requirements, and interaction flows with stakeholders
• Design the AI agent’s behavior within the AutoCAD plugin
• Develop and integrate a prototype AI assistant using selected models
• Test, validate, document results, and present outcomes with recommendations

Your Profile

• Enjoy programming in .NET / C#
• Interest in AI concepts such as conversational agents and machine learning
• Knowledge about AutoCAD, CAD tooling, or plugin development is a pre
• Experience experimenting with AI models, including LLM-based assistants
• Curious mindset with a passion for problem-solving and identifying patterns
• Strong communication skills, proactive attitude, and enjoys collaborating in a development team

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