Graduation: Integrating AI into Mechanical Project Engineering Processes

Graduation: Integrating AI into Mechanical Project Engineering Processes

Description of assignment

As part of our continuous improvement efforts, we are exploring how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can support and optimize engineering processes from sales design to delivery and service. Our department is responsible for translating the as-sold sales design into a fully engineered baggage handling system, taking into account increasing customer demands. With systems getting larger and more complex, generating the necessary output for project execution is becoming increasingly challenging. This internship aims to identify, evaluate, and prototype AI applications that can bring measurable value to our engineering department.

Department description

The Project Engineering department is responsible for the worldwide execution of projects in which the different components (mechanical, electromechanical, and controls) of our material handling systems are implemented. Working under the supervision of a project leader and closely collaborating with electrical and controls engineers, the mechanical engineers are part of a multidisciplinary team of engineers.

Tasks/responsibilities

• Research current AI technologies relevant to mechanical engineering.
• Identify engineering processes within the department that could benefit from AI integration.
• Evaluate feasibility and potential impact of AI use cases.
• Prototype one or more AI-based solutions.
• Document findings and present recommendations to the team.

Your profile

• Affiliation with Artificial Intelligence
• Interest in (mechanical) engineering innovation
• Good communication and documentation skills
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.

For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.