Job Title Mechanical Engineering Intern -Urban ConnectivityJob DescriptionWe’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer - Intern to join our Innovation team in Eindhoven. The Signify Innovation team incubates new business innovations and identifies new growth opportunities for Signify.Working for Signify means being creative and adaptive while working in a fast-paced company. Our culture of continuous learning and commitment to diversity and inclusion creates an environment that allows you to build your skills and career while transforming our industry. As the world leader in lighting, we’re constantly ahead of the curve. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we’re breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart homes, offices, cities and more!Signify is one of the few companies in the world to achieve carbon neutrality and our next sustainability goals are even bolder: doubling our positive impact on the environment and society by 2025.As Mechanical Engineer – Intern you will be helping our team to develop a new generation of luminaires (“lanterns”) that facilitate 5G communication networks. We need to upgrade existing products and design-in the latest generation of our high-tech equipment. You will modify, update and build a 3D model of brackets, cabling and components for the luminaire construction. Together with team members, you will build a new prototype and get it tested in the lab for mechanical properties (e.g. shock & vibration tests). Do you like to work with cutting edge technology? Do you like to work on commodity lighting products and turn them into a revolutionary high-tech unit that builds networks for Connected Cities and telecom 5G? Do you like an assignment that is concrete and lets you work with actual products? Do you like to design a product, and then build and test it? Hands on? Then you are what we’re looking for.We work with a great team of in- and external counterparts in a highly dynamic and high-energy startup environment, within a large international company and you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape a new business direction with high ambitions.What you’ll do:- Discuss with colleagues what the product is all about, what the design challenges are. Study the existing prototype to deepen your understanding, both in CAD files (SolidEdge) and actual product sample.- Re-design various product components (sub-assemblies) in SolidEdge.- Get the new components made by internal and external workshops and re-build the prototype according to the new design.- Get the new design tested for mechanical properties: shock & vibration, Ingress (IP) and Impact (IK) resistance.- Present your findings and hand-over to the team so that we can productize your product.Your qualifications:- Bachelor or Master student Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design.- Practical experience with SolidEdge (2023).- Has “hands-on” mentality who is eager to “learn-by-trying”.- Good communication skills.What you’ll get in return- 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.- Extensive set of tools to drive your career, such as a personalized learning platform.- Opportunity to purchase products in the staff shop (MyShop) 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.See #SignifyLife through the eyes of our employees! You can also visit our LinkedIn Life page for more inspiration and Life at Signify
