HBO/WO (graduation) internship – Enhancing Engineering Tools for Container Cranes

You are making great progress in your studies and would like to explore your future career opportunities. You're not looking for just any internship, but for an inspiring and challenging environment where you can make a real impact. Siemens offers you the opportunity to gain practical experience, expand your network, and develop yourself within a global technology leader.

About Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens Digital Industries is a global leader in industrial automation, digitalization, and software. We help manufacturers and industrial companies transform their operations by combining the real and digital worlds through advanced automation technologies, industrial software, digital twins, artificial intelligence, and data-driven solutions.

Within Siemens Digital Industries, the Cranes Department specializes in automation, electrification, digitalization, and lifecycle services for the ports industry. The department develops innovative solutions that improve crane performance, safety, energy efficiency, and operational productivity for container terminals worldwide.

By combining Siemens automation platforms, drive technologies, industrial communication systems, and digital services, the Cranes team helps customers optimize the operation of Ship-to-Shore (STS), Rubber-Tyred Gantry (RTG), and Rail-Mounted Gantry (RMG) cranes.

Job Description

During your internship or graduation assignment, you will become part of the Technical Sales Department within the Siemens Cranes business.

The sales team uses a variety of engineering and calculation tools to select, size, and configure electrical drive systems, motors, automation components, and complete crane solutions for customers worldwide. The goal of this assignment is to analyze these tools and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Analyzing the current engineering tools used for sizing and selecting power and control systems for container crane applications.
• Investigating bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for automation within the technical sales workflow.
• Gathering requirements from sales managers, engineers, and application specialists.
• Evaluating modern technologies such as AI-assisted engineering, web applications, data analytics, and low-code platforms.
• Developing concepts, prototypes, or proof-of-concepts for improved engineering tools.
• Testing and validating proposed improvements together with end users.
• Quantifying potential benefits such as reduced engineering time, improved quotation accuracy, better knowledge sharing, and increased customer responsiveness.
• Presenting recommendations and a roadmap for future implementation.

Who are you?

• You are currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• You have an interest in technical sales engineering, automation, electrification, and industrial applications.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, mechanical fundamentals, electrical motors, and drive systems.
• You communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• You are analytical, proactive, eager to learn, and able to work independently.
• You enjoy collaborating with different stakeholders and are comfortable presenting your ideas.
• You are a creative thinker who likes improving existing processes and tools.

What we offer

• An internship of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 6 months, for 4 or 5 days per week (to be agreed upon), starting in February 2027.
• An internship position in The Hague within an informal, professional work environment.
• A monthly internship allowance of €700 for Bachelor-level internships (HBO/WO) or €750 for Bachelor/Master thesis internships (HBO/WO).
• One paid leave day per month.
• The opportunity to become part of a strong global brand with access to an extensive international network.
• An onboarding program for interns and access to the YoungSiemens network.

At Siemens, interns and graduate students play an important role in our success. Your fresh ideas and perspectives help challenge us and improve the way we work. We therefore take your internship or graduation project seriously and ensure that you gain meaningful experience rather than simply performing routine tasks.

A successful internship may also open the door to future opportunities within Siemens.

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Please upload your CV and a motivation letter explaining why you are the right candidate for this assignment.

If you have any questions regarding this internship assignment, please contact Mienakhsie Autar via +31 6 83378820.

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