Internship: Exploring the use of AI Tools to improve daily work and knowledge exchange

Internship assignment: exploring the use of AI tools to improve daily work and knowledge exchange

Start date: September 2026

Assignment duration: 6 months

Language: Dutch/English

Description of assignment

The Airports Project Engineering department develops and maintains complex baggage handling systems that require deep domain knowledge. Daily work involves analyzing technical issues, understanding system behavior, and configuring software based on functional and operational requirements.

This duo internship assignment focuses on evaluating existing AI tools and determining how they can help the team work smarter and more efficiently.

Assignment objective

Investigate how existing AI tools can assist the team in:

• Sharing and accessing domain knowledge more effectively
• Analyzing and understanding technical issues
• Supporting the creation, validation, or improvement of system configurations

Department description

The Airports Engineering department consists of around 90 professionals, including 20 Controls Engineers. Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, and Software Engineers work together to translate customer requirements into reliable BHS solutions. The team values innovation, feedback, and fresh perspectives, and welcomes young professionals and interns who bring new energy and ideas.

Tasks/responsibilities

As a duo, you will:

• Research and evaluate AI tools (e.g., copilot, knowledge bases, config validators, natural language interfaces)
• Build one or more small-scale demos using representative configuration files and documentation
• Conduct user testing or feedback sessions with engineers to evaluate usability and value
• Summarize insights, tool comparisons, and next steps in a clear and actionable format

Your profile

• Interested in AI tools, technical workflows, and process optimization
• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a duo
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly
• Affinity with engineering, data interpretation, or system configuration is a plus
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.

internship@vanderlande.com