Graduate Engineering Trainee

Frido; Pune District; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Frido is looking for a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) in Mechanical or Mechatronics to join its R&D team in Pune. You will contribute to end-to-end product development, from design to prototype, with hands-on work across mechanical, electronic, and control systems.

This role is ideal for fresh graduates who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced startup environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to iterate designs and validate concepts.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering; fresh graduates or final year students welcome.
• Hands-on project or internship experience in product development is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a startup R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product design and development from concept to prototype.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings.
• Perform basic CAE/FEA analysis for design validation and optimization.
• Work on mechanical-electronic integration for functional prototypes.
• Develop and test basic embedded/control logic for prototypes.
• Support testing, validation, and iteration of designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, software, manufacturing).
• Participate in research, benchmarking, and design improvement activities.

Skills

CAD modeling

FEA basics

Embedded systems

Arduino / microcontrollers

Mechanical design

Team collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Mechatronics

Tools

SolidWorks

ANYSYS Workbench

Arduino

Raspberry Pi

Job description

Job Title: GET – Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer (R&D)

Location: Pune, India

Department: Research & Development

Role Overview

We are looking for a Graduate Engineer Trainee (GET) in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering to join

our R&D team. The role involves working on end-to-end product development including design,

prototyping, validation, and integration of mechanical, electronic, and control systems.

This is a hands-on role suited for candidates who are curious, adaptable, and eager to work in a fast

paced, innovation-driven startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in product design and development from concept to prototype.
• Create and modify 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings.
• Perform basic CAE/FEA analysis for design validation and optimization.
• Work on mechanical-electronic integration for functional prototypes.
• Develop and test basic embedded/control logic for prototypes.
• Support testing, validation, and iteration of designs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (electronics, software, manufacturing).
• Participate in research, benchmarking, and design improvement activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering (Freshers / Recent Graduates)

Technical Skills

Design & CAD

• Understanding of mechanical design principles
• Proficiency in at least one CAD tool:
  • SolidWorks / Creo / NX / CATIA or equivalent

CAE / Simulation

• Basic understanding of FEA concepts
• Exposure to tools such as:
  • ANSYS Workbench / SolidWorks Simulation or equivalent

Electronics, Controls & Embedded Systems

• Fundamental understanding of electronics and control systems
• Hands-on experience with microcontrollers / embedded platforms:
  • Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, Jetson Nano or equivalent

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Willingness to take ownership and responsibility
• Comfortable working in a startup / fast-paced R&D setting
• Good communication and teamwork skills

Good to Have (Preferred)

• Experience with prototyping tools (3D printing, basic fabrication)
• Basic knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience with interfacing sensors, motors, or actuators
• Interest in interdisciplinary systems (mechanical + electronics + software)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on exposure to real-world product development
• Opportunity to work on innovative, user-centric products
• Cross-domain learning across mechanical, electronics, and embedded systems
• Fast growth in a high-impact R&D environment