Mechanical Engineer Intern (3D Printing & Product Design)

Signify; Eindhoven; In loco; EUR 4500 - 10.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Internship allowance

Mentoring and feedback

Career development opportunities

Paid leave

Learning platform access

Descrizione del lavoro

Signify invites you to an internship as a Mechanical Engineer Intern (3D Printing & Product Design) in Eindhoven. You will work at the forefront of additive manufacturing, contributing to new mechanical features and product archetypes for next-generation 3D-printed platforms.

You will collaborate with the product development team and the printer & material team in an industrial R&D setting. You will gain hands-on experience, own your projects, and shape solutions that matter.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's student in Mechanical Engineering with interest in product design and additive manufacturing.
• Experience or strong interest in 3D printing.
• Familiar with CAD tools such as Solid Edge or SolidWorks.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to structure own work.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Available for at least 6 months in Eindhoven.

Mansioni

• Design mechanical concepts for new 3D-printed product archetypes using Solid Edge.
• Translate ideas into functional CAD models and physical prototypes.
• Work hands-on with FDM 3D printing technologies, materials, and test setups.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment with engineers.
• Take ownership of projects from concept definition to prototype validation.

Conoscenze

3D printing

CAD modeling

English proficiency

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's student in Mechanical Engineering

Strumenti

Solid Edge

SolidWorks

Descrizione del lavoro

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond. At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career. Join us, and together, we'll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world.

We are Signify, the new company name of Philips Lighting, and we light up the world! Our purpose is to unlock the extraordinary potential of light for brighter lives and a better world. We're committed to the continuous development of our employees, using our learning to shape the future of light and create a sustainable future. Join the undisputed leader in the lighting industry and be part of our diverse global team. #WeAreSignify #SignifyLife

More about the role

This is an exciting internship opportunity for you to light the way as a Mechanical Engineer Intern (3D Printing & Product Design) in Eindhoven with Signify. In this role, you will work at the forefront of additive manufacturing innovation, contributing directly to the development of new mechanical features and product archetypes for our next-generation FDM printer and material platform. What you design and prototype during this internship may be directly used in future product development programs. You will collaborate closely with our product development team (engineering and product management) and the printer & material team, gaining hands-on experience in an industrial R&D environment where ideas rapidly move from concept to physical prototypes. What makes this role unique is the level of ownership and impact you will have as an intern: you are encouraged to define your own approach, take responsibility for your work, and actively shape solutions that matter. This internship is meant for a Mechanical Engineer student who wants to work on the technical product design, but not on the aesthetic design of the product.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing mechanical concepts for new 3D-printed product archetypes using Solid Edge.
• Translating ideas into functional CAD models and physical prototypes.
• Working hands-on with FDM 3D printing technologies, materials, and test setups.
• Collaborating in a multidisciplinary team environment, sharing insights and learning from experienced engineers.
• Taking ownership of your projects, from concept definition to prototype validation.

More about you

• You are a Bachelor's or Master's student in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), with a strong interest in product design and additive manufacturing.
• You have experience or a strong interest in 3D printing.
• Familiarity with CAD tools as Solid Edge or SolidWorks (or similar) for CAD modelling.
• You enjoy hands-on engineering and are comfortable building and testing physical prototypes.
• You are self-propelling, proactive, and able to structure your own work, showing ownership and accountability.
• You collaborate openly, are curious to learn, and enjoy working in diverse, multidisciplinary teams.
• Creative and self-motivated mindset.
• Fluent in English is required (spoken & written).
• You are available to do an internship for at least 6 months in our Signify office in Eindhoven.

Benefits

• Continuous mentoring and feedback throughout your internship.
• 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.
• An extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform.
• Opportunity to purchase products in the staff shop at reduced prices.
• We're offering multiple opportunities for career development, like mentoring, coaching and stretch assignments, with strong international exposure for dynamic profiles.
• Learning is fundamental to our culture.
• Through continuous learning, we are transforming the industry.
• You have the chance to learn every day, acquire new skills and perspectives through customized online programs, and on-the-job experiences.

Notes

EU students: To be considered for this internship, you need to be registered as a student during the entire internship period. Formal documentation of this may be requested at any time. Non-EU students in Dutch Universities: You need to be registered as a student, and your university needs to sign the Nuffic Agreement. The internship needs to be a compulsory part of your studies (receive ECTS in turn). In case of non-compulsory internship, you need to have a letter from the university in which it states that your internship contributes to your personal development, what your learning goals are, and what tasks you will undertake during your internship. The letter has to be signed and stamped by your university.

Everything we'll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We'll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We'll help you learn and progress in a way that's right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We'll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. Come join us, and together we can light up the future.

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