Assignment type: Graduation/Internship
Start date: February 2025
Assignment duration: 6 to 9 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Master
Desired study: Mechanical Engineering, Systems and Control
Language: Dutch/English
Description of assignment
Investigate item manipulation accuracy and speed effects of trajectory planning and vector-based wheel control, for a field of individually controlled wheels, by creating a controls model.
Department description
The Equipment Innovation department leads the way in adopting new technologies to address the future challenges faced by Vanderlande’s customers. The team evaluates the feasibility of ideas through various innovation perspectives and provides subsequent recommendations to internal stakeholders. In this initial phase, the emphasis is on maximizing value with minimal effort. The department’s motto is “fail fast – learn fast.”
Tasks/responsibilities
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Creation of controls model, including:
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Vector-based wheel controls
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Trajectory planning
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Model predictive control (MPC)
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Advice to Vanderlande about best way forward
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Document results
Your profile
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Tool: Preferably Matlab Simulink
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Pro-active attitude
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Creative in both approach and solutions
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Pragmatic: Balance theory with practice
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*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.