Internship - Global Projects & Engineering

Internship – Global Projects & Engineering

Are you interested in how Heineken builds new breweries? And are you passionate about AI and digital innovations and ready to experiment with the future of industrial engineering? Then this internship is for you!

The internship

We are looking for an entrepreneurial, creative and digital savvy intern to explore opportunities for digital tooling and AI in our daily design, procurement and execution work for capital investment projects; i.e. building new breweries across the world. The aim is to increase efficiency, have more flexible designs and deliver our designs and projects faster.

Activities

• Collaborate with brewing, packaging, utilities, civil and automation engineers to explore and test opportunities.
• Develop and pilot use cases. Prepare for implementation into our Capital Excellence ways of working.
• Present what has been accomplished and learnings at the end of the assignment

This is not an internship where you spend months writing a report about what could be possible. We want you to explore, experiment, prototype and demonstrate what is possible.

Use case examples

• Improve quality and consistency of project specifications
• Getting insights by capturing results, learnings and best practices from capital projects
• AI agents for engineers
• AI to automate comparisons of quotes and creating purchasing advice
• Data engineering design
• Creating measurable KPI’s to show OT security performance of all our sites worldwide
  
  

Your new team and workplace

You will join the process automation and advanced technologies team within Global Projects & Engineering Supply Chain. We design, plan and build breweries around the world. We do this in structured approach using our Capex Excellence principles. And we closely collaborate with our operating companies (internal customers) and our suppliers across the globe to achieve the desired results: Within budget, within time and according to the agreed quality.

During your internship, you’ll have every opportunity to get to know HEINEKEN as an organization, not just within your own team, but across departments. We trust and empower you to work with an entrepreneurial mindset. At HEINEKEN, we love bringing the outside world in and welcome fresh, new ideas with open arms. Of course, we’ll make sure you get the guidance that suits you.

What a day in the internship could look like

Your day starts by picking a desk and grabbing a coffee with colleagues at the coffee bar. From there, you dive into your assignment, experimenting with new ideas and turning automated results into something useful. And you won’t be working in isolation: you’ll discuss your findings directly with engineers working on real projects, such as new brewhouses and packaging lines. During the day, you’ll join project meetings and informal sessions such as the P&E coffee meeting, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at engineering, technology, and supply chain within HEINEKEN. Lunch is a chance to connect with colleagues, or, once we move to Amsterdam around May 2027, head outside for a short walk. The afternoon could see you continuing your project, supporting the team, helping organize an event, or exchanging ideas with colleagues from different disciplines. With projects, networking opportunities, events, and new challenges happening around you, there’s always more to discover than just your own assignment.

The unique you!

We believe everyone has unique talents, which is why we’re looking for you! Energy, drive and the ambition to grow are what make the difference at HEINEKEN. In addition, you are:

• Currently enrolled in a technical or business administration bachelor's or master's degree like MSc Industrial Engineering and/or Engineering Management, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, SMART industry
• Passionate about digital developments
• Smart with AI tools and think, “What else could I make this do?”
• Good at turning an idea into a quick prototype
• Comfortable working independently and challenging existing ways of working
• Interested in manufacturing, automation and engineering
• An active listener & Easy communicator

Even if you feel you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. An internship is the perfect opportunity to learn and grow!

Conditions of HEINEKEN

1. You are enrolled at an educational institution for the entire duration of your internship and can provide proof of enrollment for the current academic year during your onboarding.
   1. In the case of non-EU nationality, you must be registered as an intern with a Dutch educational institution.
   2. In case of EU nationality, you may also be registered as an intern at educational institutions outside the EU.
2. You reside in the Netherlands for the entire duration of your internship. Please note that HEINEKEN does not provide housing.
3. You are in possession of a valid citizen service number (BSN).

Our Internship Conditions

During your time as an intern at HEINEKEN, you’ll work in a dynamic environment where growing and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we brew your future step by step. In addition, we offer you:

• A full-time research internship, starting on February 1, 2027
• The duration of the internship is 5 or 6 months (to be agreed upon with your internship supervisor)
• Your home office will be located in Amsterdam.
• At HEINEKEN, we work with a hybrid model, typically spending three days a week at the office and two days working from home
• You will receive a monthly internship allowance of €650 gross based on a 40-hour workweek
• You will earn 2 vacation days per month (based on a full-time internship)
• If you do not have a public transport student subscription, your commuting costs will be fully reimbursed

Interested?

You can easily apply via the green “Apply Now” button. In addition to your CV, please include a motivation letter with your application, as we are very curious to hear your story and why this internship appeals to you. The hiring team will get back to you as soon as possible, but please note that the timeline may vary per internship vacancy.

Bring your true self

We know AI is part of today’s world, and chances are, you might use it while preparing your application. That’s absolutely fine. Just remember, we’re genuinely curious about you.
So feel free to use AI as a sparring partner, but make sure your application reflects your own ideas, personality and motivation. That’s what we value most and what helps you stand out.

If you have any questions about the vacancy, feel free to reach out via werkenbijheinekennederland@heineken.com.

Working at HEINEKEN

Every day we work with pride on our great products that you have certainly had in your hand at a party, during a work meeting or at home on the couch. HEINEKEN is much more than just beer. What about brands like Heineken 0.0, Apple Bandit, Amstel Radler and Birra Moretti. We actively work to create a pleasant work environment where everyone feels respected and has equal opportunities. Your personality, knowledge and skills are the success of our organization.

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