Description
As an intern at KPN's Technical Housing team, you will work on a project to investigate the use of RFID technology to automatically identify and track equipment in data centers.
The team manages the physical environments of data centers and technical locations, ensuring they remain safe, reliable, and future-proof.
Your tasks will include:
- Creating a research and test plan
- Building an RFID test setup with actual hardware
- Linking RFID observations to devices and locations in a test registration
- Developing an application, script, or dashboard to visualize location differences
- Testing read distance, reliability, tag position, and metal influence
- Analyzing results, presenting your prototype, and advising on next steps
You will work in a secure test environment and will not modify production data or critical systems.
Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a HBO or WO degree in ICT, Informatics, Technical Informatics, Computer Science, Information Sciences, Embedded Systems, or similar
- Interest in RFID, IoT, software development, databases, or data quality
- Ability to conduct independent research, thorough testing, and draw well-founded conclusions
- Clear communication skills in Dutch and English
- Availability of at least 32 hours per week for 5 months, starting February 2027
Benefits:
- Stage allowance of EUR 600,- (based on 40 hours)
- Hybrid work arrangement: 2 days in office, 3 days home
- Laptop provided for work and school assignments
- Travel costs reimbursement for train or car
- Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals
- Access to KPN's network of experts and knowledge sharing
- Professional development opportunities through KPN Academy and workshops
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