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Intern: soil type detection GEHECO Full-time Posted on Sep 29, 2026 Intern: Soil Type Detection Are you passionate about technology and the environment? Our start-up in the green tech industry (heat pumps) is seeking enthusiastic individuals eager to gain hands-on experience and make a difference in the world of sustainable technology. Problem statement The process of drilling is highly depending on the type of soil you are in. Knowing the type of soil you are in would give the opportunity to control and optimise the drilling parameters while drilling and gain speed and efficiency with that. Position: technical intern soil type detection Key Responsibilities / What you will do: - Develop and create a sensor to detect different types of soil at the drill head ;pragmatically create a sensor, fitting in the limited space available, to detect different soil types. - Validate the sensor ; you validate the sensor in the lab with actual data available, but also during field tests. - Collaboration ; we are a small team where every individual counts. We need your analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to improve our product and drive our projects forward. - Engage in problem-solving exercises, learn by doing on a daily basis and contribute fresh perspectives to the development of the GEHECO product. What you bring: - You are a pragmatic and enthusiastic individual pursuing a Master degree in Engineering. - You are in your 3 rd or 4 th year, with at least an average grading of 8 (out of 10). - Passion for making things work. Your practical talent to create a real, working prototype is what counts most in this assignment. You have a passion for making stuff work. Being able to analyze your work and come up with rapid solutions to improve it. - Pragmatism; GEHECO needs a pragmatic approach from all team members. A sense to distinguish between relevant and non-relevant issues is important to move forward quickly . - Skills; You ...



