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Low-cost, visually controlled, molded parts

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Low-cost, visually controlled, molded parts
Logo Philips
  • Philips
  • Drachten
  • college, wo
  • <6 months

Mechatronics mechanical engineering mechanical engineering

your challenge 

Are you the enthusiastic, talented intern/graduate we're looking for? 

You will be participating in the SME Molding at Philips Drachten, where you will have the opportunity to work on the following assignment:

Problem description of assignment

In the molding department, we are working on the transition to autonomous production. For our visual parts, we currently use operators to perform visual inspections; it would be nice to switch to automatic 80% checks (A and B defects) using low-cost cameras to distinguish the defective parts from the good ones.

Goal of this assignment

Finding solutions with low-budget AI cameras, like the Keyence IV4, for a setup that can filter out wrong parts and feed information back to the Manufacturing Information System to trigger process control thresholds.

We are looking for

Students can start per month/year for a minimum of 6 months.

To succeed in this role, you are pursuing your Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechatronics and possess the following skills and experience:

  • Fluent in Dutch and English (written and verbal)
  • Team player, passionate for results and people.
  • Hands on mentality, team player and result driven.

You will be part of 

In Drachten you'll find two of the largest innovation sites of Philips globally. With over 2000 colleagues from over 35 different nationalities it's an inspiring environment for you as young talented intern. At Philips Drachten some of the best consumer product developers in the world work together to create innovative products with excellent end-user experience. 

Our offer 

Philips Drachten could be the start of your promising career, with lots of opportunities develop yourself locally or internationally in different sectors of our company. At Philips you work for an employer whose activities have a major positive impact on people all over the world. You also get the opportunity to:

  • Strengthen your capabilities and knowledge
  • Be guided by a team of experienced professionals
  • You will receive an internship allowance
  • Within Philips you get the opportunity to expand your professional network

For questions regarding the procedure of this Internship please contact: 

Harm Smit

SME Molding

Phone: +31 6 11643496

Harm.smit@philips.com

How to apply?
Send an email to Harm Smit
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