Make your mark on our time as a trainee at TNO

• At the start of the traineeship, you must hold a Master’s degree (MSc).

• You must have graduated no more than two years prior (University MSc), calculated from the traineeship’s start date.

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following fields:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science and/or AI
  • Econometrics
  • Physics
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Electrical Engineering

• In addition, you have either:
  • A field of study that demonstrates breadth and the ability to connect disciplines, such as a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management, Innovation Management, or Transition Management. Or:
  • A broad range of interests, demonstrated by extracurricular activities undertaken alongside your studies.

• You reside in Europe.

In your motivation letter, we would like to see that:

• you have a clear idea of what you would like to gain from the traineeship;
• you have strong communication skills, enabling you to connect with the people around you and work towards new solutions;
• you enjoy a challenge and are comfortable taking responsibility;
• you take ownership of your work as well as your personal and professional development;
• you are interested in, and may already have some knowledge of or experience in, helping to address societal and economic challenges;
• you are driven to innovate and look beyond the status quo, showing the courage and creativity to develop new ideas.

Alongside your motivation letter and CV, we ask you to complete and submit an assignment focused on your ambitions and learning goals. You can find the assignment on the vacancy page and on the FAQ page under the heading ‘Assignment’.

Within the TNO Traineeship, we place great value on both professional and interpersonal skills. These skills can be developed through your studies, work, or other experiences. We are interested in the experiences that have shaped you, what you learned from them, and how you have applied those lessons in other situations.

To be eligible for the TNO Traineeship, you must hold a university Master's degree.

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No, you do not need to live in the Netherlands. However, we only consider applications from candidates who are residing in Europe. If you are a non-EU national living in the Netherlands or another European country, TNO may be able to sponsor your work permit in the Netherlands.