Bsc: Internship Mechanical Engineering - (micro)Slip and break of rivets during shock

Your assignment

For the extremely precise parts of our machines, we want to be able to better predict at which shock loads structures will begin to shift. We are interested in both displacements at the micrometre scale and shifts in the range of 100–500 µm. Furthermore, it is important to determine the specific force thresholds at which the rivet connections breaks. There is some information available in the literature and suppliers’ specification sheets, but it is not always sufficient for our accurate applications.

The research will focus on various size rivets and different sheet metal thicknesses. At Canon, we apply advanced design principles in our constructions, and it is essential that these design practices are incorporated into the research.

Possible approach

• Literature study on joint types, friction, and contact mechanics
• Development of theoretical calculation models
• Determine how the measure micro-slip
• Design and preparation of test specimens
• Performing tensile/shear tests with multiple repetitions
• Microscope inspection of rivets before and after testing
• Statistical processing of measurement data
• Comparing theory vs. experiment and explaining deviations
• Writing a technical report and giving a final presentation

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 a fundament engineering question into a test plan, develop a method to test and compare theory vs. experiment and explaining deviations
• You like creating and testing prototypes and are motivated by technical challenges.

What’s in it for you?

• A challenging assignment and coaching by experienced mechanical designers
• Multi-disciplinary work environment in which all designers and engineers are working together in large rooms to develop digital inkjet presses for professional users
• 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

Interested?

Are you interested in this assignment? Please click the button ‘Apply now’ to upload your CV and motivation letter. For more information about this assignment, please contact martin.willemsen@cpp.canon (internship supervisor). For questions about internships in general, reach out to careers@cpp.canon.

The deadline for applying for this position is 26/07/2026

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.

Further information about Canon Production Printing is available at cpp.canon.