Graduate / Internship Opportunities at CSIR Careers

The CSIR has an Internship opportunity for an Intern: Mechanical Engineering in the Aeronautic Systems group within the Defence Peace Safety and Security unit.

The purpose of this position is design work in Additive Manufacturing (AM) / 3D printing and thereby providing the incumbent with practical work experience in the AM field. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities:

During the internship, the successful candidate will be involved in the mechanical design of wind tunnel models, mechanical testing and the design of polymer articles.

The work will include:

• Prediction of failure modes and calculation of stresses;
• Procurement of test articles;
• Work with Polymer additive manufacturing and metal additive manufacturing;
• Acquisition, set-up, and testing of polymer article;
• Investigation and application of surface finishing techniques;
• Responsibility to meet project timescales.

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering;
• Must be proficient in the SolidWorks CAD package;
• Hands-on experimental experience will be an advantage;
• Ability to follow instructions and work on fixed timescales;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Be an enthusiastic and a self-motivated individual;
• Take ownership of certain tasks and take initiative in their position;
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as to work as part of a team

Willingness to work in a military research environment that serves both local and international clients and stakeholders.

South African citizenship and security clearance are required for this position.

CLICK HERE: Internship: Mechanical Engineering