Digital Engineering Intern

Internship details

• Period:~6 months (minimum of 4 months) 

• Hoursperweek:40

• Location:Accenturemain officein Amsterdam

• Start date:thefirstdayof each month
   

The work

Are you looking for aninternshipwhere you can:

• Combine consulting, engineering, and IT

• Work in a fast-moving environment

• Support leading industrial companies on real transformation projects

• Work on a research assignment that coversstrategy, process improvement, and technology implementation

Then a role withinSupply Chain & Engineering (SC&E)could be a great fit for you!If you are interested, please apply with yourCV and cover letter,including your motivation foreitherPES or M&O.

• Teams

In general,SC&Eis a diverse and dynamic team of innovators, visionaries, and problem solvers in the fields of Engineering and Manufacturing. 

You will either joinPES - Product Engineering and Servicingwhich focuses on the next-generation R&D and imagining and reinventing the future of Products and the end-to-end Product journey from the initial design, to managing Product Lifecycle Systems, their Sustainable Footprint and the ultimate retiring and replacement. 

Or you will joinM&O - Manufacturing and Operationswhich focuses on digital Manufacturing, Intelligent Asset Management, and Capital Projects in Utilities. The topic of your graduation internship could be around gridinfrastructure,challenges of the energy transition(in the utilities industry)and any other innovations you can find on the factory floor to provide a digital transformation at the core of Manufacturing.

• Daily tasks

As an intern atSC&E, you will work in collaboration withourcolleaguesto conduct your thesisresearch and assignment in one of the relevant research areas listed below. Key is that your thesis will research challenges or opportunities we see at our clients and that new business solutions or opportunities can be defined based on the input ofourexperts. During your internshipyou’llconnect with manySC&Ecolleagues from Accenture and gain valuable insight into the world of strategy & consulting. Your work locationis at themain officein Amsterdam, where you willbe requiredto be present at least 3 days a week.

• Research

ProductEngineering and Servicing (PES)

Within PESwe specialize in companies that focus on product development, so we aremainly activeinResearch& Development departments.Here we enable industry leading clients tooptimizetheir business processes and efficiency. 

Research groups:

• Defining R&D strategies:Helping clients shape their long-term vision and roadmap for R&D and digital transformation.

• Improving engineering and business processes:Analyzing current ways of working and redesigning product development processes through workshops, interviews, and practical improvements.

• Implementing digital solutions:Supporting the rollout of technologies such as Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platforms and AI-enabled solutions.

• Driving sustainability initiatives:Setting up frameworks, processes, and insights that help companies reach their sustainability goals.

Each year we have multiple business relevant thesis topics prepared around these topics.If insteadyou are looking for a role that focusses more on product design itself, we also have internships available within Accenture’sIndustrial Designteamvia a separate vacancy.

Manufacturing and Operations(M&O)

WithinM&O we are currently looking for research focused onIntelligent Asset Management, Capital Projects in Utilities, and Digital Manufacturing.We transform production plants, assets, and work processes to deliver operational excellence. By prioritizing,optimizing, digitizing, connecting, and automating our clients’ operations through integrated solutions, AI, IoT, mobility, and platforms that will unlockadditionalvalue and productivity within and across production sites.It’sa chance to apply your engineering skills to deliver meaningful, high-impact solutions. 

Research groups:

• IntelligentAssetManagement:You will support transforming the way our clients take care of their physical assets such as machines,buildingsand equipment. You will collaborate with us to create data-driven and intelligent solutions such as Predictive Maintenance and Asset Performance Management to improve efficiency, reducedowntimeand increase sustainability while reducing maintenance costs.

• CapitalProjects inUtilities:Youwillsupport utility companiesin driving the energy transition by developingnew solutionsand strategies to build new infrastructure, manage grid congestion, andoptimizeasset performance.

• DigitalManufacturing:You will focuson where clients can digitize,optimizeand bring digital transformation to the core of their manufacturing processes. Think about developing fully autonomous factories (dark factories).

If you're interested in writing a thesis, possible topics range from AI applications in the utility sector, data driven predictive maintenance,rethinking the construction process(and standardization)for large-scale infrastructure projects, topics related totheoperationand efficiencyof the grid, creating new propositions for dark factories, and digital transformation of manufacturing processes. These are just some ideas. Do not feel limited by this list and share any ideas you may have! 

If you have a groundbreaking idea related to the abovementioned topics, whether it addresses challenges in engineering, manufacturing, or beyond,we’dlove to hear about it in your motivational letter. While our primary focus is on the abovementioned topics, feel free to suggest a related topic if you believe it aligns with our goals.

Here’swhatyou’llneed

• You are nearing completion of your master's at a Dutch University and are searching for work experience within the field ofSC&E. 

• You have a passion for new Technologies in the field of Engineering or Manufacturing and are eager to work on these from either strategic/consulting side or technology/developer side. 

• YouarefluentinEnglish and/orDutch. 

• You’reinterested in starting a career in the field of consulting and digital business transformations. 

• You are a team player; you are professional and precise. 

• You can work independently and have a hands-on proactive mentality. 
   

What’sin it for you?

Accenture is a global company with a world-class brand and reputation. Our people are Change Makers, and to support them as an employer, we make five promises:

• Work with flexibility, in a culture based on trust.

• Embrace a sustainable growth mindset.

• Live a human-led culture of Inclusion & Diversity by caring deeply for all our people.

• Lead and transform our clients with technology.

• Connect with our global network of 700.000 colleagues.

These promises are reflected through our excellent employee benefits, including: 

• Career guidancefacilitatedby your individuallyappointed People Lead.

• You will receiveinternshipallowance and a laptop.

• The opportunity to workremotelyandfrom the office.You will haveaccess to any office of Accenture in the Netherlands.

• Social activities like Friday Drinks, sporteventsand parties.

• Unique chance to experience the real-life job of a consultant Accenture from the inside.

• Unlimited learning: access to thousands of free courses,classesand workshops.

• Membership of our Internship Community which will give you the chance to attend lunch lectures, classroomworkshopand build your network within Accenture.
   

What we believe

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer. Our leaders are committed to building a better,strongerand moreequitablecompany for future generations to create positive, long-lasting change. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to our culture and core values. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative and creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. 

Our position as partner to many of the world’s leading businesses, organizations and governments affords us both an extraordinary opportunity and a tremendous responsibility to make a difference. Sustainability is one of our greatest responsibilities, which weembed itinto everything we do and for everyone we work with.

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodation to enable your participation in the recruitmentprocess by emailing [email protected].We will be happy toassistyou.