Summer Intern - Mechanical / Product Engineering

CQuence Robotics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,110 - 22,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site Cambridge location

Job summary

CQuence Robotics is offering a Summer Intern position for Mechanical / Product Engineering, based in the Cambridge area. The role supports design, prototyping and integration of a compact robotic platform for lab workflows.

Ideal candidates are pursuing mechanical engineering, product design or robotics with strong A-level maths/physics, CAD experience and hands-on prototyping skills. Location is on-site in Cambridge; duration 4–8 weeks; pay £450 per week; hours flexible by agreement.

Qualifications

• Strong A-level background in Maths and Physics; related subjects desirable.
• Interest in mechanical engineering, product design, mechatronics, robotics or related areas.
• Experience with CAD, prototyping, and workshop environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype mechanical parts using CAD and 3D printing.
• Help specify parts for external manufacture such as machined components.
• Use analysis tools like FEA and simulations to prove designs before manufacture.
• Support bench testing, iteration, and documentation of decisions.
• Integrate designs with electronics, PCBs, sensors and test rigs.
• Collaborate with science, electronics and software teams on requirements.
• Explore manufacturable details for a compact lab system.
• Document designs, parts, suppliers and build/test processes in ERPNext.

Skills

CAD experience

Prototyping

Tolerance aware

Reliability mindset

Robotics curiosity

Education

Strong A-level background in Maths and Physics

Tools

CAD software

3D printing

FEA/simulation tools

Job description

Summer Intern - Mechanical / Product Engineering

Help build and test early prototypes for CellMinder, a compact robotics platform for automating biological assays and lab workflows.

About the role

This internship is suited to a post-A-level or early undergraduate student intending to study, or already studying, mechanical engineering,product design, mechatronics, robotics or a related subject. You will work alongside scientists and engineers to integrate your designsinto a compact robotic laboratory system.

What you will do

• Design and prototype mechanical parts using CAD and 3D printing.
• Help specify parts for external manufacture as necessary, such as turned or machined metal components.
• Learn to use engineering analysis tools such as FEA and simulation software to prove designs before manufacture.
• Support bench testing, design iteration, and documentation of engineering decisions.
• Integrate your designs with electronics, PCBs, sensors and software-controlled test rigs.
• Work with science, electronics and software colleagues to turn workflow requirements into physical product constraints.
• Explore manufacturable product details that make a compact lab system easier to build, service, and use.
• Document designs, parts, suppliers and build/test processes in ERPNext.

What we are looking for

• Strong A-level background in relevant subjects; Maths and Physics essential, Product Design or Engineering desirable, Chemistry or Biology a bonus.
• Intent to study mechanical engineering, product design, mechatronics, robotics, or a related area to degree level or beyond.
• Practical CAD, prototyping, workshop, or build experience.
• A careful approach to tolerance, reliability, usability, and design for assembly.
• Curiosity about robotics, lab automation, and products that need to work reliably in the real world.

Skills you will gain

During this internship, you will gain hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, and integration with electronics and software systems.We will support you in developing these skills and provide mentorship to help you grow as an engineer. You will also gain insight into the productdevelopment process in a startup environment, from concept to prototype to testing.

Location: South Cambridgeshire / Cambridge area.
Duration: 4–8 weeks over summer.
Pay: £450 per week, based on a 37.5-hour week.
Hours: Full-time or part-time by agreement, either on site or remote, as necessary.
Supervisor: Dr Stephen Starkie, Chartered Engineer.
Eligibility: You must have the right to work in the UK.