Do you want to apply your R&D knowledge in practice and contribute to groundbreaking innovations in horticulture? Then join our R&D department as an intern and discover how you can make an impact as an R&D engineer within a leading, innovative technology company.

What you'll be doing:

As an intern on our R&D department, you will contribute to the development of new, innovative cultivation systems. You will have the opportunity to help create solutions that shape the greenhouse horticulture of tomorrow and bring your technical and creative ideas to life. Examples of projects include Gronos, our revolutionary cherry tomato production system; the JSK, our in-house cooling system; and SuprimAir, our semi-closed greenhouse system. During your internship, you will work alongside experienced R&D engineers on a variety of technical challenges related to system development, integration, and optimization.

At the Certhon Innovation Center, we test and develop new cultivation systems for controlled environments. We work with a wide range of crops, from tomatoes and cucumbers to orchids. You will gain exposure to innovations in areas such as climate technology, lighting, and advanced growing systems.

Do you have innovative ideas of your own? We are always open to your input! Whether it’s developing a sensor or (part of) a cultivation system, at Certhon we value creativity and proactivity. This internship is the perfect opportunity to turn your ideas into practice and make a real impact.

Who are you?

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, or a similar technical field, and are in your fourth or last year of study;

• You are looking for a research internship of 3 to 6 months;

• You are currently living in the Netherlands;

• You have an affinity with innovations in horticulture and technical systems;

• You possess important soft skills:

  • Strong communication skills

  • A sense of ownership

  • Creativity

The internship takes place primarily on-site at Certhon; occasional remote work is possible. Please note that our location is only limitedly accessible by public transport. If applicable, students are responsible for arranging suitable accommodation themselves.

The availability of the internship position is linked to commercial leads.

What we offer:

Grow as one. 

Help build the future of food production

At Certhon, we combine technology, innovation,
and a strong passion to shape the future of food production: 'Growing anything, anywhere. For everyone.' Together with our team of over 150 colleagues, we develop solutions that deliver fresh, locally grown products anywhere in the world.
From state-of-the-art indoor farms and high-tech greenhouses in unexpected locations to fully autonomous harvesting robots, our high-tech innovations address today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Through creativity and technology, we make food production smarter, more sustainable, and more efficient. Do you want to work on groundbreaking projects that make an impact? Join Certhon and grow with us in a world full of possibilities!

Enthousiast geworden?

Are you looking for a research internship at an innovative company in greenhouse horticulture? And would you like to gain practical experience as a R&D Engineer? Apply now! If you have any questions about this internship, feel free to contact Charelle Neijts via 0174 225 080 or send a WhatsApp to +31 6 10 66 07 49.