Internship - Robotics

Internship opportunity in Robotics at HEINEKEN

"Working on robotics in a real brewery environment has been the most exciting part of my internship. Every day brings new challenges, from testing new concepts to improving existing robots and creating real impact on the shop floor."

The internship

Are you passionate about robotics, automation, and real-world innovation? Join HEINEKEN’s Robotics Pilot Brewery in Zoeterwoude as a Robotics Intern and help shape the future of robotics in our brewery operations. This internship is ideal for students in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related fields who want to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic industrial setting.

During your internship, you will:

• Contribute to the development and testing of robotics Proofs of Concept (PoCs).
• Identify, develop and validate new robotics use cases across the brewery.
• Support the optimization and scaling of existing robotic solutions, including AMRs, Spot, and other technologies.
• Work closely with operations to maximize the value and impact of deployed robots.
• Translate operational challenges into concrete robotics applications and project proposals.
• Collaborate with the Robotics team, brewery staff, and external partners.

During your internship you will get the opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as a company, also outside your department. We give you the trust and freedom, so you can work like a real entrepreneur. We like to bring the outside world inside and therefore we embrace new, fresh ideas with enthusiasm. Of course always with the guidance that is right for you.

The department

The Robotics Pilot Brewery in Zoeterwoude focuses on identifying, testing, and implementing robotics solutions that create real value on the shop floor. We work on a wide range of technologies, including Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), inspection robots like Spot, and other emerging robotics applications. Our mission is to improve safety, efficiency, and data-driven operations in the brewery.

Our team is small, agile, and highly collaborative, working closely with brewery staff and external partners. You’ll be part of a pioneering initiative that is actively shaping the future of smart brewing.

The terms of employment

• Your starting date is September 2026
• The internship is 5 days a week
• The duration of the internship is 6 months
• It is a practice-oriented internship
• During your internship, you have to be on-site
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross pm based on 40 hours per week
• You will enjoy 2 vacation days per month (based on fulltime)
• If you do not have a student OV product, your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed

The unique you!

We believe that everyone has unique talents and are therefore looking for you!

• You are currently pursuing an HBO or WO education in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• You have a strong affinity with robotics and automation.
• You are interested in both hands-on implementation and conceptual development (PoCs and use cases).
• You are fluent in either Python or C++, having knowledge of other programming languages is advantageous.
• You are proactive, hands-on, a good communicator, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, real-world environment.
• Being fluent in Dutch is advantageous.

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
2. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
3. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
4. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
5. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.