Hbo/wo internship computer science / data science IJmuiden • Tata Steel

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Do you want to help improve how steel is made by using smart technology? Join our R&D team and help us detect defects on steel coils using computer vision and machine learning!

At Tata Steel R&D, we work on practical solutions with real industrial impact. In this internship, you’ll help improve our existing image-based system that automatically detects surface defects on hot-rolled steel coil tails – a system that is already running in production today.

As an intern at Tata Steel R&D...

• You’ll enhance the image pre-processing pipeline to improve spatial targeting and accurate cropping of defects.
• You’ll improve the extraction of meaningful defect features to boost the performance of the current detection pipeline.
• You’ll explore alternative object detection methods to complement the existing system and evaluate the performance improvements using real production data.
• You'll develop your technical skills. Use Python and MATLAB with frameworks like OpenCV, TensorFlow, and YOLO to solve complex image processing challenges.
• You'll have the opportunity to discover our organization. In addition to working on your project, you’ll get the chance to see more of the company!

You’re curious about how machine learning and image processing are applied in practice. You senjoy solving technical problems and working in a structured way.

Furthermore, you have:

• A hbo/wo education in a relevant field such as computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or technical computer science.
• Experience with Python or MATLAB and familiarity with libraries like OpenCV, TensorFlow, or YOLO.
• Knowledge of image processing, computer vision, object detection, or machine learning principles
• The ability to work structured and independently on complex technical challenges
• Strong English communication skills for international collaboration

During your internship, you'll gain hands-on experience with real production data and machine learning systems. Whether you want to pursue a career in R&D or explore new areas within your field, we offer the possibilities. 
This internship might be more suitable for students seeking practical experience outside of their thesis work, as it involves very hands-on work with clearly defined goals and limited literature research.

What we offer you:

• A good internship allowance of €350-€450,- gross per month.
• Interns for Steel network with various activities.
• Possibility to work partially from home with a maximum of two days per week.
• Access to library services and student gatherings.
• Valuable experience in a leading international organization.

You'll work in the R&D Innovation Center of Tata Steel IJmuiden, a dynamic environment where innovation is central. You'll be surrounded by experts from various disciplines and have ample space for personal and professional development.

The coming years, Tata Steel is looking for interns and graduates who want to push boundaries. We want to distinguish ourselves in the steel market and make our customers even more successful in the market. The goal is to excel in all areas and be the best at what we do, always with a focus on safety. We want to innovate, automate, and use modern technologies. Does this sound like a challenge that suits you? Then we are looking for you!