Mechanical Design & Integration Intern – Hands-on Robotics

FIDUCIAL; Delft; On-site; EUR 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1000 euro monthly compensation

10 vacation days

Flexible working hours

Ownership of a self-contained system

Job summary

Fiducial, a dynamic deep-tech start-up pushing the frontier of autonomy and perception for military applications, invites a Mechanical Design & Integration intern to join the Delft team at the Aerospace Innovation Hub. You will work on hardware for a robotic calibration cell built around a UF850 arm, contributing to modular, manufacturable designs from CAD to assembly.

Your role focuses on designing a rigid base and frame, modular payload mounts, and fixturing that keep geometry intact during

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant study program (Mechanical/Mechatronics/Precision Eng./Aerospace/Robotics).
• Solid CAD skills and the ability to turn concepts into drawings.
• Basic Linux skills and willingness to work in a hardware workshop.
• Strong interest in robotics, precision hardware, and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Design the structural base and frame for the robotic arm and rail assembly.
• Develop modular payload interfaces for quick-change setups.
• Create fixturing and alignment schemes to maintain geometry during relocation.
• Build, assemble, and test hardware in the workshop; document drawings and BOMs.
• Ensure safety, E-stops, and reliable operation of the calibration cell.

Skills

CAD expertise

English proficiency

Organized and proactive

Hands-on hardware experience

Problem solving

Education

Enrolled in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Precision Eng./Aerospace/Robotics

Tools

Linux

Job description

Fiducial, a dynamic deep-tech start-up pushing the frontier of autonomy and perception for military applications, invites a Mechanical Design & Integration intern to join the Delft team at the Aerospace Innovation Hub. You will work on hardware for a robotic calibration cell built around a UF850 arm, contributing to modular, manufacturable designs from CAD to assembly.

Your role focuses on designing a rigid base and frame, modular payload mounts, and fixturing that keep geometry intact during