Working Student (f/m/d) CAD Design, CAM & 3D Printing for System Demonstrators

Overview

• The System Innovation team works on forward-looking projects with national and international partners from industry and academia.
• We develop system demonstrators that bring new technologies to life and make complex concepts tangible.
• In this working student role, you can transfer what you learn at university into practical applications at NXP.
• You will contribute to real prototypes, gain hands-on experience and further develop your CAD, CAM, 3D-printing and problem-solving skills with support from an interdisciplinary team.
• A role designed for learning: We are not looking for a fully experienced professional.
• A good foundation and first practical experience are important, while curiosity, willingness to learn and a hands-on mindset are equally valuable.
• What You Will Work On and Learn Apply CAD principles from your studies by creating and adapting 3D models for demonstrator components, housings, brackets, fixtures and mechanical interfaces.
• Gain initial experience with basic CAM workflows, such as preparing simple toolpaths and understanding how digital designs are translated into manufacturing steps.
• Learn how to translate sketches, technical requirements and existing concepts into practical, manufacturable designs.
• Build experience in preparing models for 3D printing, including print orientation, tolerances, material selection and slicing settings.
• Develop confidence in operating 3D printers, assessing print quality and solving common printing issues.
• Gain hands-on experience in post-processing printed parts and assembling them with electronic and mechanical components.
• Improve designs step by step based on test results, usability feedback and integration constraints.
• Learn good practices for maintaining CAD and CAM files, design versions and concise build documentation.
• What You Bring You are enrolled in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, product design, industrial design, robotics or a comparable technical field.
• You have a basic understanding of 3D CAD design and have already created models through university projects, personal projects, previous student work or similar activities.
• You have first hands-on experience with 3D printing and are familiar with the basic workflow from a digital model to a printed part.
• You have used Autodesk Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor or a similar CAD tool.
• You do not need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable with the fundamentals and motivated to improve.
• First exposure to CAM, for example through university, personal or workshop projects, is beneficial.
• Basic experience is sufficient, and you will have the opportunity to develop it further in practice.
• You enjoy building, testing and improving physical prototypes and are comfortable working with tools and components.
• You are curious, proactive and willing to ask questions, learn from feedback and gradually take ownership of tasks.
• You have good English communication skills; German is beneficial.
• What We Offer The opportunity to turn university knowledge into practical experience on real technology demonstrators.
• Guidance and feedback from experienced engineers and project team members while you build your technical confidence.
• Room to learn through experimentation, iteration and hands-on problem solving.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary projects spanning electronics, embedded systems, communication technologies and robotics.
• The possibility to develop suitable activities further into a thesis topic, depending on project needs and mutual interest.
• An attractive hourly wage of €19.40 3 0 vacation days per year Flexible working hours T he possibility to work in a hybrid setup Access to an on-site cafeteria Networking initiatives and Employee Resource Groups such as Young Community, No Extra Planet, NXP Equal, Women in NXP, and more — fostering both professional and personal exchange ​ Please note: The successful candidate may/will be responsible for security related tasks.
• The assignment may/will be in scope of security certifications, therefore a conscious and reliable way of working is necessary.
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