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This is what we believe in.\nThis journey began over 75 years ago with the dream of two brothers in Maassluis. Since then, we have become an innovative global leader in automated systems for dairy farmers worldwide. With 2,300 specialized professionals, we continuously work on new agricultural revolutions. We still do this from our Campus in Maassluis, the building with the highest achievable sustainability standards in the Netherlands, while also operating around the world. Our goal is to ensure that dairy farming remains attractive for future generations.\n Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a brand-new idea into a working machine? During this hands-on internship, you will help bring a new automated feeding concept to life. You will develop a proof of principle and investigate whether the concept is technically feasible in a real farm environment. The challenge is not only to design a solution, but also to build, test, and validate it yourself. This internship is based on a concept proposal developed within Lely's feeding domain and focuses on creating an initial prototype to assess technical viability.\nWorking closely with experienced engineers, you will experience what it is like to innovate at Lely. From the first sketches and calculations to farm testing and evaluation, you will play an active role in every step of the development process.\nYour responsibilities include:\nIdentifying and defining the critical technical elements required to validate the concept \nDesigning a mechanical solution and translating concepts into a workable prototype \nTesting the prototype on a farm and gathering technical insights \nAnalyzing test results and assessing technical feasibility \nProviding recommendations for further development and future implementation \nThe most exciting part? 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You are curious, practical, and motivated to turn ideas into solutions.\nWe are looking for someone who:\nIs currently pursuing an MBO or HBO degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or a related field \nHas affinity with agriculture and is interested in farm operations \nHas experience or interest in welding, grinding, drilling, and building prototypes \nHas knowledge of mechanics, machine construction, mechatronics, and/or programming \nEnjoys designing machines and developing technical concepts \nWorks independently while also collaborating effectively with colleagues \nHas a structured, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset \nCommunicates confidently in English, both spoken and written \n At Lely, we offer you an educational and dynamic internship experience at one of the most innovative organizations in the Netherlands. 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