Bsc: Mechanical Engineering Internship - Optimization of a fan shield

Mechanical Engineering Internship – Optimization of a Fan Shield

Company: Canon Production Printing

Are you a bachelor mechanical engineering student with a passion for construction and manufacturing techniques? Do you like to search for the ideal design? Then we are looking for you!

Your assignment
As a mechanical engineering intern you get the opportunity to tackle a challenging project in which your creativity and analytical skills are central. You will start by preparing a detailed set of requirements, which you validate with your client. This forms the basis for your design cycle. From these requirements you will generate, evaluate and implement different concepts. Within this assignment, you work on a next-generation fan shield that does not yet meet the desired cost. Your task is to find a way to meet the desired cost price. This requires knowledge of production techniques, such as sheet metal and injection molding, and the ability to come up with innovative solutions.

Your profile

• You are currently studying HBO mechanical engineering
• You are familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of different production techniques
• You enjoy the challenge of optimizing parts and making the necessary calculations and production drawings
• From September 2025 you are available for 4 to 6 months

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging assignment with skilled coaching
• Internship/Graduation compensation of €500 per month
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an ‘OV-weekcard’
• The possibility to network with professionals inside and outside your field of expertise, thanks to our diversity of disciplines which you will work with
• With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work.

What do we stand for?

We develop and manufacture high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market as part of Canon, a global leader in imaging technologies. With around 3,300 employees across three continents and our headquarters in Venlo, the Netherlands, we innovate to create high-quality solutions that add color to the world. Guided by the philosophy of Kyosei—living and working together for the common good—our culture is built on openness, collegiality, trust and stability. We empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact.
With our company values collaboration, innovation and ownership, we strive to bring out the best in each other, expand boundaries and feel empowered to take ownership of our work.