Internship - Automation Engineering

Please note that preference will be given to candidates already residing in the Netherlands to ensure a smoother onboarding process. At this time, we are not able to provide relocation support.

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

At Qlayers, we’re revolutionizing the way large-scale industrial assets such as ships and storage tanks are coated. Our patented robotic technology enhances coating quality, boosts efficiency, and significantly reduces environmental impact.

We’re currently developing a cutting-edge robotic actuation system designed for use in the maritime industry. This system combines an exceptionally large reach (>20m) with high-precision movement (<10 mm), and maintaining accuracy under dynamic conditions is critical to coating performance.

The Challenge

The surface of the objects that are to be coated can be covered with various appendices and holes. For the coating process to be autonomous it is vital to detect these anomalies. The setup is equipped with lidar sensors to scan the surface that is to be coated. The challenge is to create a system that can robustly identify the appendices in real-time.

As an Automation Engineering Intern, you’ll actively contribute to this mission-critical R&D project. Your work will involve both theoretical analysis and practical implementation.

Key Activities:

• Conduct research on object detection in lidar data
• Develop algorithms for identifying appendices
• Validate robustness of the solution under varying conditions
• Present findings and document design iterations.

We are looking for

Professional qualifications and skills:

• a Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or Robotics Engineering student (BSc/MSc level), with a strong interest in machine vision and automation.
• Understanding of machine vision
• Experience with programming
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently
• Comfortable with hands-on prototyping and testing
• Strong communication skills in English (written & verbal).

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with control systems or mechatronics.

Personal qualifications and skills:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Creative mindset.

We offer:

• Gross monthly remuneration of €350
• Flexible working hours (but in line with our core working hours 10:00 – 15:00)
• Healthy lunch
• Being part of a movement to disrupt the traditional coating industry with innovative solutions
• Being a part of a tight-knit international team
• Unique opportunity to contribute to the development of real-world robotic systems and leave your mark on the maritime innovation landscape.