Eindhoven, Netherlands Category Research & Development Posted Date 06/19/2026 Job Id 363567
About Signify
Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.
At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.
Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.
More about the role
This role is part of Philips Horticulture LED solutions, vertical/indoor farming, responsible for the execution of indoor growth trials in our own GrowWise Research Center in Eindhoven [NL], aimed to help customers across the globe making the most of their indoor growing installations and developing new 'light recipes' .
Its responsibilities are at the heart of food security, so aspiring for support doing high quality plant growth trials under LED in completely controlled environments must be in your DNA.
Are you the enthusiastic, talented intern we’re looking for?
Together we can…
- Design a series of indoor growth trials together with supervisor
- Plan and execute trials: preparations, cleaning, sowing, monitoring, harvesting, collecting data, presenting and writing a report.
- Support in trials from other students and plant specialists
You are…
- a horticulture / applied biology student who is eager to learn all about plant trials and technology
- Proactive and independent student and a good communicator
- Able to work on your own, while part of a bigger team.
- Finalizing a Bachelor or greenhouse horticulture or applied biology (3rd /4th year)
- Available for 6 months or more
What you’ll get in return…
- Continuous mentoring and feedback throughout your internship.
- Internship allowance; the exact amount depends on your situation (also towards rented accommodation or public transportation).
- Paid leave on the basis of 1 day per month.
- Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform.
- Opportunity to purchase products in the staff shop at reduced prices.
- We’re offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles. Learning is fundamental to our culture. Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry. You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.
- As an intern, you will be part of the intern program in the Netherlands, consisting of several events, trainings and networking opportunities with your peer students. Join us and shine brighter together!
Notes
- EU students: To be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation of this may be requested at any time.
- Non-EU students in Dutch Universities: You need to be registered as a student, and your university needs to sign the Nuffic Agreement. The internship needs to be a compulsory part of your studies (receive ECTS in turn). In case of non-compulsory internship, you need to have a letter from the university in which it states that your internship contributes to your personal development, what your learning goals are, and what tasks you will undertake during your internship. The letter has to be signed and stamped by your university.
Please apply only if you can meet the aforementioned requirements.
Everything we’ll do for you
You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together.
Come join us, and together we can light up the future.
