Bsc: Mechanical Engineering Graduation Assignment - Serviceability of the Vacuum Fan Unit

Graduation assignment in Mechanical Engineering: Serviceability of the Vacuum Fan Unit

Are you a Mechanical Engineering student looking for a challenging graduation project? Do you want to turn a real engineering problem into a working, tested solution used in the field? We are looking for you!

Your assignment

In our latest high‑performance printing systems, paper is guided through the fixation module using a conveyor belt with tiny perforations. These holes create suction that keeps the paper perfectly in place. This vacuum is generated by the vacuum fan unit — a robust assembly containing two large fans and a valve box that regulates pressure. Today, several parts inside this unit need to be serviced during the lifetime of the machine. However, these parts are difficult for a service technician to access. Your challenge: design and realize a construction that allows a service technician to easily remove the vacuum fan unit from the fixation module, using only the limited tools they typically carry.

You will take an idea all the way to a functioning prototype. This includes gathering functional requirements, generating concepts, building 3D models, creating drawings, performing strength calculations, reviewing designs with specialists, ordering parts, assembling your solution, and validating it through testing. This assignment gives you an end-to-end experience of the full engineering cycle — a realistic preview of your future career as a mechanical engineer.

You will collaborate with various engineering disciplines and experience how different stakeholders influence the development process. The real challenge lies in creating a solution that is smart, robust, and simple enough for field service — a great opportunity to grow your technical and problem‑solving skills.

Your profile

• You are currently studying HBO/Bachelor Mechanical Engineering.
• You are looking for a graduation assignment of 5 months, full‑time, starting September 2026.
• You enjoy turning ideas into working solutions and feel comfortable using CAD tools.
• You like creating and testing prototypes and are motivated by technical challenges.
• You are curious, hands‑on, and like working together with different disciplines.

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging and meaningful graduation assignment with professional coaching.
• Internship/graduation compensation of €500 per month.
• Travel cost compensation if you don’t have an OV‑weekcard.
• The opportunity to network with experts from various fields and experience engineering in a high‑tech environment.

About Canon Production Printing

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 empower our people to grow, take initiative, and make an impact.