Mechanical Engineer - Internship Urban Connectivity, Eindhoven

Job TitleMechanical Engineer - Internship Urban Connectivity
Job Description
As Mechanical Engineer Intern you will be helping our team to develop a new generation of luminaires (lanterns) that facilitate 5G communication networks. We need to upgrade existing products and design-in the latest generation of our high-tech equipment. We have a prototype of a product and 3D SolidEdge files of it. You will modify, update and build a 3D model of brackets, cabling and components for the luminaire construction. Together with team members, you will build a new prototype and get it tested in the lab for mechanical properties (e.g. shock & vibration tests). Do you like to work with cutting edge technology? Do you like to work on commodity lighting products and turn them into a revolutionary high-tech unit that builds networks for Connected Cities and telecom 5G? Do you like an assignment that is concrete and lets you work with actual products? Do you like to design a product, and then build and test it? Hands on? Then you are what were looking for.

We work with a great team of in- and external counterparts in a highly dynamic and high-energy startup environment, within a large international company and youll have the unique opportunity to shape a new business direction with high ambitions.

Were on the lookout for forward-thinking innovators with a passion for sustainability. If you match this description, get in touch!


What youll do

Discuss with colleagues what the product is all about, what the design challenges are. Study the existing prototype to deepen your understanding, both in CAD files (SolidEdge) and actual product sample.
Re-design various product components (sub-assemblies) in SolidEdge.
Get the new components made by internal and external workshops and re-build the prototype according to the new design.
Get the new design tested for mechanical properties: shock & vibration, Ingress (IP) and Impact (IK) resistance
Present your findings and hand-over to the team so that we can productize your product!


Your qualifications

Bachelor or Master student Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.
Practical experience with SolidEdge (2023)
Has hands-on mentality who is eager to learn-by-trying
Good communication skills


What youll get in return

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 (MyShop) at reduced prices