Job Description
About the Role:
BURN is currently seeking a mission-driven candidate as a Mechanical Design Intern.
Location: Kenya: Primary – Factory Ruiru
Duties and Responsibilities:
Skills and Experience:
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
BURN is currently seeking a mission-driven candidate as a Mechanical Design Intern.
Location: Kenya: Primary – Factory Ruiru
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support mechanical design through CAD modelling of parts and sub-assemblies.
- Prepare simple 2D drawings and update existing documentation.
- Assist in concept development and iterations of product components, hardware testing Jigs, and fixtures.
- Actively support prototype fabrication (3D Printing, Sheet metal, Laser cutting, and assembly).
- Support and participate in Lab testing activities (mechanical & performance testing).
- Help organise design files, revisions, and BOM updates.
Skills and Experience:
- Recent graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
- Working knowledge of SolidWorks (Parts, Assemblies, Drawings).
- Basic Understanding of DFM principles and manufacturing processes (sheet metal forming, injection molding, 3D Printing).
- Comfortable working in a prototyping environment with basic workshop tools and equipment.
- Must present evidence of practical design projects (e.g., Final Year Project or personal builds) beyond theoretical coursework.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks and troubleshoot issues with minimal supervision.
- Fluent in English with good documentation skills.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in product development.
- Exposure to workshops, labs, or Makerspaces.
- Detail-oriented and consistent in following instructions.
- Proactive, reliable, and able to incorporate feedback quickly.
- Curious and eager to bridge the gap between theory and real-world application.
Qualified Female Candidates are encouraged to Apply
BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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