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Intern Optimization Waste Water

Posted 7 Feb 2026
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0 to 1 years
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English (Fluent)

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This internship focuses on the optimization of our industrial waste water treatment plant. Due to several process changes, the composition of the waste water has changed. Therefore, we must improve the way we operate the WWTP (Waste Water Treatment Plant). In this internship you will design, test, and implement optimizations of our WWTP to optimize efficiency and minimize costs.

What we ask

  • An enthusiastic, independent, driven student that easily communicates with others.
  • Good foundation in process technology, basic knowledge of dairy technology. Knowledge on waste water and/or biological processes is preferred.
  • Student with EU nationality or enrolled at a Dutch university.
  • Final years of relevant study, e.g. Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Technology or Environmental Science (BSc Applied Sciences HBO, MSc).
  • Fluent in English, both oral and written. Dutch is a pre.
  • Hands-on and good organizational skills.

What we offer

  • An interesting and challenging internship position, providing you the opportunity to develop yourself in your work field.
  • Sufficient professional supervision and a reasonable internship allowance.

Vacancy description

  • Do an assessment on the effects of different parameters on the performance of the WWTP.
  • Organize trails and set up monitoring plans.
  • Data analysis on the effect of trails on the performance of the WWTP.
  • Identification of optimizations.
  • Dashboarding of WWTP performance.

Team Details

Your internship will be at the factory in Borculo. In this versatile and dynamic environment you'll get the opportunity to gain experience in the work field. You'll be part of the Technology team where you can learn from experienced professionals.

FrieslandCampina is a purpose driven company focused on winning in the global market for dairy based products. We want to be profitable, so we can make a positive, lasting impact. Not only does FrieslandCampina have iconic B2C brands, a big part of the business is in the B2B market, where we sell ingredients and semi-finished products to manufacturers of nutrition, the food industry and the pharmaceutical sector globally.

FMCG
Amersfoort
Active in 30 countries
20,000 employees
60% men - 40% women
Average age is 35 years