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Internship Timber Platforms opportunities

CompanyVanderlande
LocationVeghel
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 1, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will investigate the use of timber as an alternative to steel for structural components, design typical timber structures, and research the impact on engineering, costs, and time. They will also document solutions and propose next steps.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9486
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
Dutch / English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Vanderlande is a market-leading, global partner for future-proof logistic process automation in the warehousing, airports and parcel sectors. Its extensive portfolio of integrated solutions – innovative systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services – results in the realisation of fast, reliable and efficient automation technology. The company focuses on the optimisation of its customers’ business processes and competitive positions. Through close cooperation, it strives for the improvement of their operational activities and the expansion of their logistical achievements. Established in 1949, Vanderlande has more than 11,000 employees and a turnover of 2.3 billion euros. Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) acquired Vanderlande in 2017 to cement its global leading position within material handling. It aims to achieve this by increasing its presence in all integrated and automated projects, and capitalising on the synergies between the organisations and the added value they offer to the market. TICO therefore launched the Toyota Automated Logistics Group (TALG), which consists of Toyota L&F, Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande and viastore. TALG is a global partner for integrated logistic process automation, with its group companies collaborating under the guiding principle: for every challenge, a reliable solution. In May 2025, Vanderlande completed the acquisition of Siemens Logistics' operations outside the USA and in doing so welcomed more than 2,000 new employees. The acquisition supports the company’s strategic ambition to accelerate its growth in automated logistics, particularly strengthening its capacity to deliver baggage, cargo and digital airport solutions.
About the Role

Job Title

Internship Timber Platforms opportunities

Job Description

Assignment type: Internship

Start date: September 2026

Assignment duration: 6 months

Location: Veghel

Education level: Bachelor / Master

Desired study: Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related

Language: Dutch / English

Description of Assignment

Driven by sustainability, Vanderlande and its customers are looking for alternative materials for their structural components, which are currently made from steel. Timber is seen as a highly likely alternative. Therefore, there is a need to investigate this topic and acquire more practical knowledge. This will make it an actual alternative, not just a possibility.

The assignment consists of several topics:

  • Investigate the use of timber
  • Design typical timber structures and establish design rules
  • Research the impact on the entire process, including engineering, costs and time
  • Provide input on next steps

Department Description

The Steel Competence Team is part of the Engineering Department within the Domain Distribution. This team supports projects in the parcel and distribution market with key accounts such as Amazon, DHL and UPS during sales and execution.

Typical activities for this team include designing platforms and other structures, coordinating with suppliers, providing advice on construction-related matters, and determining budgets for steelwork together with cost engineers. All of this is carried out in close collaboration with the sales department and engineers from other disciplines within a project team.

Tasks/Responsibilities

  • Create designs for timber structures as an alternative to steel structures (3D models)
  • Perform structural analysis for timber structures
  • Set design principles and technical requirements for the procurement of timber structures
  • Document different solutions and trade-offs
  • Propose the next steps

Your Profile

  • Knowledge of structural engineering in steel and timber
  • You are Creative and solution-oriented
  • You have a curious mind and enterprising attitude
  • You are able to work with structural analysis software (preferably Scia Engineer) and AutoCAD
  • *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands.

Contact

Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: internship@vanderlande.com.

Key Skills
Structural EngineeringTimber StructuresCreativeSolution-OrientedCurious MindEnterprising AttitudeStructural Analysis SoftwareScia EngineerAutoCAD
Categories
EngineeringConstructionEnvironmental & Sustainability
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