HBO Internship/Graduation Assignment – Design Engineering

The Assignment

The department Design Engineering is part of Marel’s Poultry Division, located in Boxmeer, and works in close cooperation with the development department to develop machines, systems, and processes for our industry.

Our Design Engineering department is continuously looking for talented students to join us for internships and graduation projects. We offer opportunities for students pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, and Mechatronics Engineering.

Whether you're interested in mechanical design, automation, or software development, we typically have exciting projects available that align with your skills and ambitions. You’ll get hands-on experience working on innovative solutions for the food processing industry, collaborating with experienced engineers in a dynamic and international environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Please find below some examples of internship and graduation projects within our Design Engineering Department:

• Re-engineering an existing design and help us to improve makeability or serviceability, perhaps you have an innovative idea to make a better and cheaper design
• Design (automated) test equipment and perform technical tests, e.g., lifetime of components, condition-based monitoring
• Work on new concepts
• Modelling and simulation of dynamic behavior, optimization of hygienic design

Who We Are

Marel is a global leader in advanced processing systems for the poultry, meat, and fish industries. With 7,500 employees in over 30 countries, we work towards sustainable and efficient food processing. We offer you the opportunity to explore your ideas, grow, and make a meaningful contribution to our organization.

What We Offer

• A monthly internship allowance of €400, based on a 40-hour week.
• A travel allowance of €0.23 per kilometer.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Flexibility to work partly from home (in consultation).
• All necessary resources to get started, including a quality work laptop.
• Two vacation days per month!

Who Are You?

• You are a 3rd or 4th-year HBO/Master’s student pursuing a technical degree in fields such as: Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechatronics
• You are a team player, who works well in multi-disciplinary teams.
• You have strong communication skills.
• Result-driven approach.

Excited?

Do you see yourself joining Marel and contributing to the future of the food industry? Send your details to Michael Cheung, michael.cheung@marel.com. We look forward to working with you!