Mechanical Design Intern at BURN

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Company Details

Name:BURN
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Industry: Oil & Energy
Description: BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. S… BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products aimed at saving lives and forests in the developing world. The company revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving a business case for selling high-quality, locally manufactured, unsubsidized stoves. Since 2013, BURN has sold over 200,000 such stoves in East Africa, reaching more than 1,000,000 beneficiaries. These stoves have saved $39 million in fuel expenditures and 626,221 tons of wood, while reducing indoor air pollution by 65%. BURN currently sells approximately 10,000 stoves per month and plans to double sales by the end of 2017. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Kiambu, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Job Category: Engineering, Internship, Technical

Job Description

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 moulding, 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.
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