Internship | operationalising a mobile 3d scanning setup

About this position

This internship focuses on the further development of a mobile 3D scanning setup that can be deployed at different locations. The technical foundation of the system is already in place. The next step is to make the complete setup reliable, user-friendly and easy to transfer to other users. You will work with our team on turning a functioning technical setup into a professionally deployable system. This involves looking beyond the software and considering the entire technical chain, including hardware, network connections, servers, data storage, data processing, backups and the way operators interact with the system. You will be part of a practical and technical working environment in which you are given the freedom to investigate problems, test solutions and contribute your own ideas. In doing so, you will directly contribute to a system that can also be used reliably outside a fixed laboratory environment. What will be your role?

During this internship, you will work on making a mobile 3D scanning setup more robust, manageable and user-friendly. You will first map out how the current hardware, software, network connections, servers and storage systems work together. You will then identify opportunities for improvement and develop suitable solutions.

An important part of the assignment is to design and validate a practical management and handover concept. For example, you will develop a clear workflow for starting, operating, processing, exporting and restoring the scanning setup. You will also introduce checks that allow operators to determine whether all components of the system are functioning correctly.

Depending on your interests and the direction we define together, your activities may include:

Configuring and testing hardware, networks, servers and storage systems;

Improving or automating technical workflows;

Designing backup and recovery procedures;

Enabling the reliable transfer and processing of large volumes of scan data;

Developing system checks, status overviews or simple management tools;

Testing the complete setup in different practical scenarios;

Writing clear technical documentation and instructions for operators.

You will work through several project phases, including analysis, design, implementation, testing and evaluation. You will translate your findings into concrete technical improvements, a validated operating procedure and documentation that allows the system to be transferred to others.

During the internship, you will develop skills in system administration, infrastructure, automation, troubleshooting and technical documentation. You will also learn how to integrate separate technical components into a single reliable and professionally deployable system.

What we expect from you

For this internship, we are looking for a practical and independent student with a background in Computer Science, Information and Communication Technology, or a comparable technical degree programme. You are interested in systems, infrastructure, hardware and the way different technical components work together.

Basic knowledge of system administration, computer networks, servers, data storage, scripting or automation is helpful, but you are not expected to have mastered all of these areas already. More importantly, you are motivated to explore these subjects and able to quickly familiarise yourself with new technologies.

This assignment may suit you well if you:

Enjoy working with physical hardware and technical systems;

Work in a structured way and can bring clarity to a complex environment;

Enjoy investigating and solving technical problems;

Pay attention to reliability, manageability and ease of use;

Show initiative and are able to work independently;

Can clearly document how a system works;

Enjoy collaborating with researchers, technical specialists and future users.

You will receive guidance in areas that are new to you and will have the opportunity to help shape the assignment based on your interests and learning objectives. The exact duration and scope of the internship will be agreed together.

What you'll get in return

An internship at TNO means working in an environment where substance and impact are central. You will become part of a knowledge organisation where research and practice come together, and where experts collaborate on solutions to current societal and technological challenges.

Your internship is a period in which you can discover what suits you, where your strengths lie and what you would like to learn next. You are part of a professional working environment, gain insight into how things work in practice, and have the opportunity to build experience that goes beyond this internship alone. For many students, an internship is therefore also a first step in discovering whether TNO could be a potential next step after graduation.

In addition, we offer you:

A professional and innovative internship environment in which you actively contribute to societal and technological challenges, working alongside leading experts in your field.

Personal and dedicated supervision, with focus on your learning objectives, development and study assignment.

Room to develop: you gain relevant work experience, develop both your subject‑specific and professional skills, and build a valuable network.

Use of a laptop and the facilities you need to perform your work effectively.

A monthly internship allowance of € for a full-time internship, for MSc, BSc and vocational education (MBO) students.

Up to eight hours of leave per internship month for a full-time internship, allowing you to balance your internship with your studies and personal life.

A contribution towards travel expenses if you are not entitled to a student travel card.

A free membership to the network for young colleagues, where you can meet other TNO colleagues and participate in sports activities, professional and personal development activities, and social events such as the annual ski trip.