Internship | Full stack / frontend developer

In the near future, the Dutch manufacturing industry needs to improve on efficiency, flexibility and collaboration. Industry 4.0 (i4.0) addresses these challenges by leveraging IT solutions and connectivity to access, process and use data that is being generated in manufacturing. To speed-up our research in i4.0 we have built a configurable production line simulator. This simulator generates realistic data for experimentation with international standards and new technology (e.g. generative AI). To build these experiments we need to configure several simulation artifacts, define test scenarios and provide a low-code environment for integrating 3rd party software.

This assignment is about building a user-friendly and attractive user interface for the existing simulator.
An indication of tasks for the assignment:

• Learn about Industry 4.0 and the manufacturing domain
• Investigate & evaluate concepts and solutions for defining experiments and low-code integration of 3rd party software
• Design and implement the chosen solution in the user-interface
• Design and implement extensions for the backend, e.g. REST and websocket interfaces
• Write unit and integration tests
• Evaluate user experience (UX)
• To elicit the right design requirements and validate your work, you will work with data scientists and a production engineer from one of our clients on building a simulation of a real production line. If any simulation capabilities are missing, either you or another team member will implement those.

The current technology stack consists of:

• Frontend: Svelte + Typescript
• Backend: Python (FastAPI)
• CI/CD: Docker, Gitlab CI, unit tests

You will join our team of experienced developers, working closely to collaborate and share expertise.

The assignment will mainly take place at TNO, but we will visit some of our partner manufacturing sites for introduction, experimentation and validation.

• You are a HBO student ICT, Informatica or related and looking for a graduation assignment of 6-9 months.
• You have an interest in the challenges that come with discrete simulation and software development, especially frontend / user-interface development.
• You have a do-er mindset and like working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

You want an internship opportunity on the precursor of your career; an internship gives you an opportunity to take a good look at your prospective future employer. TNO goes a step further. It’s not just looking that interests us; you and your knowledge are essential to our innovation. That’s why we attach a great deal of value to your personal and professional development. You will, of course, be properly supervised during your work placement and be given the scope for you to get the best out of yourself. Furthermore, we provide:

• A highly professional, innovative internship environment, within a team of top experts.
• A suitable internship allowance (615 euro for wo-, hbo- and mbo-students, for a full-time internship).
• Possibility of eight hours of free leave per internship month (for a full-time internship).
• A free membership of Jong TNO, where you can meet other TNO professionals and join several activities, such as sports activities, (work-related) courses or the yearly ski-trip.
• Use of a laptop.
• An allowance for travel expenses in case you don’t receive an OV-card.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity and inclusion.

After the first CV selection, the application process will be conducted by the concerning department. TNO will provide a suitable internship agreement. If you have any questions about this vacancy, you can contact the contact person mentioned below.

Important to be aware of before applying:

• Before the start of the internship, the internship agreement from TNO needs to be signed. For students at a college or university based in the Netherlands, TNO uses the UNL-template (supplemented with a number of specific agreements from TNO). For students of foreign and MBO educational institutions, the TNO internship agreement applies. TNO does not sign any other internship agreements.
• Before the start of the internship, the educational institution will need to confirm in writing that:
  • 1) you are enrolled at the educational institution during the internship, and;
  • 2) the internship takes place as part of the programme of the study.
• The confirmation of educational institution takes place by signing the UNL template or forms prepared by TNO.
• Interns at TNO must be in possession of a Dutch residential address at the start of the internship. Performance of internship activities from abroad is not possible.