Internship assignment: Industrial Edge
Key Skills
Job Description
What Do We Offer What do we offerWork on automation projects with impact around the world. Learn from experienced colleagues and take on responsibility from day one. Develop your skills and discover where your strengths lie. Opportunities to continue your career at AWL after your internship, graduation project or traineeship. What Do We Expect Education level: B.S degree (or higher) in Electrical Engineering / Information Science Innovative with excellent problem solving capabilities Complete technical tasks related to control and automation systems Interest in IT network structures Design and implement PLC/applications programs To perform this job successfully you must be competent in English verbal and written communication skills About This Vacancy What makes the assignment interesting for students? A very multidisciplinary assignment within the OT and IT domain of manufacturing processes. Secondly, this touches commercial thinking in a way to market the industrial edge platform when successful. Think of an application marketplace for example. Goal of the assignment Find an industrial edge platform which fits the needs of AWL to provide added value to customers. Tasks and responsibilities Research which suppliers offer which industrial edge solutions including their differences, pros and cons. Based on this research, advice AWL which solutions fits best to their needs. Create a first minimal viable product (MVP) for AWL to prove a success internally. Application process Your application Great that you’ve applied! We’ll review your application carefully and get back to you within a week. First interview You’ll meet with a recruiter and/or hiring manager to discuss your experience, motivation, and the role. The next interview A deeper conversation with the team about the (technical) aspects of the role and how you would collaborate day to day. The assessment Depending on the role, we may include a practical or skills assessment. The offer When it’s a match, we’ll share an offer and walk you through next steps to join AWL.
Core Responsibilities
Research industrial edge platform suppliers and compare their solutions, including differences, advantages, and disadvantages. Recommend the best fit for AWL and create an initial minimum viable product to demonstrate its potential internally.
Requirements
Applicants should be pursuing or hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or Information Science, and have strong problem-solving abilities. The role involves technical work on control and automation systems, interest in IT network structures, PLC and application programming, and competent written and spoken English.
Benefits
- Career Development Opportunities
- Learning From Experienced Colleagues
- Early Responsibility
About AWL
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 501-1,000 employees
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