Mechanical Engineer Intern: Hardware Design & Prototyping in Paris

Spore; Paris; On-site; EUR 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

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Job summary

Spore Bio in Paris is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the Hardware team. You will help design, prototype, test, and refine breakthrough devices with the R&D group in a fast‑moving startup environment.

This hands‑on role involves CAD work, prototyping (3D printing, machining), hardware testing, and data analysis, while collaborating across mechanical, optical, software, and microbiology teams to advance a deeptech product.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Comfortable using CAD tools and eager to develop mechanical design skills.
• Interest in manufacturing and prototyping technologies (3D printing, machining, injection molding).
• Analytical, hands‑on, and capable of learning new tools and methods.
• Autonomous yet collaborative with good communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the mechanical design of devices, CAD modeling, and part design.
• Build and test prototypes using 3D printing, machining, and other methods; help solve hardware issues.
• Support integration of mechanical and optical components with hardware and R&D teams.
• Conduct experiments and hardware tests; collect data to inform decisions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, optical, software, and microbiology teams to validate new hardware.
• Create technical documentation, test procedures, and design records.

Skills

CAD tools

Mechanical design

Prototyping

Data analysis

Experimentation

Multidisciplinary teamwork

English communication

Education

Mechanical engineering degree or related field

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

Machining

Injection molding

Job description

Spore Bio in Paris is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern to join the Hardware team. You will help design, prototype, test, and refine breakthrough devices with the R&D group in a fast‑moving startup environment.

This hands‑on role involves CAD work, prototyping (3D printing, machining), hardware testing, and data analysis, while collaborating across mechanical, optical, software, and microbiology teams to advance a deeptech product.