Internship - Robotics

Internship Opportunity in Robotics at HEINEKEN

"Working with Spot in a real brewery environment has been the most exciting part of my internship. Every day brings a new challenge, and I get to help shape the future of robotics in brewing!"

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 expand the use of robots like the Boston Dynamics Spot across our brewery operations. This internship is ideal for students in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or general techies who want to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic industrial setting.

During your internship, you will:

• Lead the expansion of Spot to new areas of the brewery, including mission optimization and feature development.
• Collaborate with brewery teams to identify new use cases.
• Assist in developing and testing new Proofs of Concept (PoCs) for robotics applications.
• Help document use cases and translate operational needs into project proposals.
• Work closely with the Robotics team and brewery operations staff.

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 goal of the Robotics Pilot Brewery at Zoeterwoude is to identify and test new robotics use cases to aid our colleagues on the shopfloor. We focus on exploring and implementing advanced robotics solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and data collection in our brewing operations. Our team is small, agile, and highly collaborative, working closely with brewery staff and external partners like Boston Dynamics. You’ll be part of a pioneering initiative that’s shaping the future of smart brewing.

The Terms of Employment

• Your starting date is February 2026 (start date is flexible).
• The internship is 3-5 days a week.
• The duration of the internship is 6 months.
• It is a practice-oriented internship.
• You will be based in Zoeterwoude.
• During your internship, you have to be on-site.
• You will receive an internship fee of €650 gross per month 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 affinity with robotics and cutting-edge technology.
• You are fluent in either Python or C++; 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.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
3. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Interested?
Great! For more information about this vacancy, please contact werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com.

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.