Internship/Graduation: Refinement and Optimisation of a Test-Bench for IE5 Motors

Assignment type: Internship/Graduation

Start date: February 2026

Assignment duration: 6 months

Desired study: Control Engineering, Mechatronics

Language: English

Description of assignment

The test bench is currently operational, but the system requires further refinement. New components must be integrated, and the existing Simulink model needs to be improved to ensure accurate and reliable performance. To fully utilize the system and its results, it is essential that all elements are brought up to date. A key focus of this internship will be the optimization of a Simulink model capable of accurately simulating the behavior of a conveyor system.

Department description

The Case and Tote Development team is part of the Distribution stream within Technology, R&D. This assignment supports the development and integration of next-generation motors, currently IE5, into existing systems.

You will work largely independently, but there is ample support available within the team and across the company, as many stakeholders are involved and highly interested in this development.

Tasks/responsibilities

• Optimization and testing of the Simulink model to see if it behaves the same as a real conveyor.
• Research and understanding of the internal calculation sheets.
• Testing and implementation of the models in the physical system.
• Meetings and alignment with relevant stakeholders.

Your profile

• Experience with Simulink and MATLAB.
• Experience with TIA Portal is a plus.
• Multidisciplinary thinking.
• Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.

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