Internship – Design and Development of a Sheet Deformation Unit

Job Description

About Canon Production Printing

Canon Production Printing is a leading developer and manufacturer of high-tech printing products and workflow software for the commercial printing market. A part of the global Canon group, they are a recognized provider of imaging technologies and services. With operations spanning three continents and approximately 3300 employees (as of 2022), Canon Production Printing has its global headquarters in Venlo, Netherlands.

Job Description: Internship – Design and Development of a Sheet Deformation Unit

General Description:

Our highly productive printers transport a large volume of loose printed sheets. However, factors like ink, moisture, and climate conditions can cause these sheets to deform. We are seeking a highly motivated intern to develop a unit capable of intentionally deforming sheets in a controlled manner. This unit will be integrated into our machines to test the robustness of our sheet transport systems and ensure they can handle deformed sheets effectively.

Activities:

This challenging internship will involve:

• Problem Clarification and Requirement Definition:
• Analyze the challenges of handling deformed sheets in our printers.
• Identify specific deformation types and their impact on sheet transport.
• Translate these challenges into detailed design requirements for the deformation unit.
• Idea Generation and Design:
• Generate creative ideas for sheet deformation mechanisms through a design approach aligned with Fontys University of Applied Sciences’ curriculum.
• Select the most promising idea and translate it into a detailed design for a breadboard or function test setup.
• Test Setup Verification and Validation:
• Build the breadboard or test setup.
• Conduct thorough testing to validate the functionality and performance of the design.
• Test Plan Development and Execution:
• Develop a comprehensive test plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the deformation unit.
• Execute the test plan and analyze the results.
• Reflection and Recommendations:
• Summarize your findings and provide recommendations for further development or optimization of the deformation unit.

Your Profile:

• Currently studying MD/Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent at the BSc level.
• Looking for an internship that presents a stimulating design challenge.
• Able to independently research, plan, and execute this project.

What’s in it for You?

• An opportunity to tackle a challenging technical problem within a global company.
• Skilled coaching and support from experienced professionals.
• Internship/graduation compensation of €500 per month.
• Travel cost compensation if you do not have an OV-weekcard (public transport pass).
• Networking opportunities with professionals in your field and other disciplines.
• A chance to apply your knowledge and contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative and empowering environment.

Interested?

Apply now by uploading your resume and motivation letter. For further information, contact Peter van Dongen at +31 (0)64554 3668 ([email protected]). For general internship inquiries, contact Milou Geelen at +31 6 25653192.