Synnefa is a company committed to creating lasting solutions to challenges faced by farmers by partnering with them to provide affordable modern farming solutions to increase efficiency and improve production. We want farmers to do what they love most—farming!
This is an internship role for a Mechanical Engineering Intern, focusing specifically on Hardware Production and Design. The role involves supporting the engineering team through various stages of the hardware lifecycle, from procurement and supplier coordination to design documentation, QA, and field support.
Key Responsibilities
BOQ/BOM Processing & Supplier Coordination:
- Support incoming BOQs (Bill of Quantities)/BQs, populate and maintain standard BOQ templates.
- Manage master BOMs (Bill of Materials), and maintain supplier price registers, including landed-cost calculations.
- Prepare RFQs (Request for Quotations) and supplier comparison tables for review and approval.
Procurement Follow-up & Vendor Management:
- Track supplier lead times.
- Maintain vendor records.
- Log quality feedback.
- Flag procurement risks early.
- Assist with purchase order preparation.
CAD & Parts/BOM Development (Learning Role):
- Create simple subassembly models and part drawings using Fusion 360 or AutoCAD.
- Maintain CAD file structure, naming conventions, and revisions, ensuring alignment between CAD models and BOMs.
Fabrication Drawings, SOPs & QA Documentation:
- Under supervision, assist in developing basic fabrication drawings, assembly SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), QA checklists, and documentation for pilot builds and small subassemblies.
Field Support & Continuous Improvement:
- Participate in installations and pilot builds.
- Capture site feedback and document issues or failure modes.
- Feed improvements back into CAD, BOMs, and SOPs.
Documentation & Cross-functional Communication:
- Maintain clear, accurate records.
- Provide weekly progress updates.
- Participate in mentoring and review sessions with the hardware and technical development teams.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Production Engineering, or equivalent hands-on fabrication experience.
- Experience: 0–2 years of experience (internships, early graduate roles, or workshop experience).
- Exposure: Exposure to fabrication workshops, structural projects, agri-equipment, construction, or field operations is an advantage.
- Technical Skills: Basic CAD experience (Fusion360 or AutoCAD) or strong willingness to learn quickly. Comfortable using Excel or Google Sheets for cost and BOM tracking. Familiarity with basic fabrication concepts such as welding, steel profiles, and BOM structures.
- Mobility: Willingness to travel to field and workshop sites on short notice.
- Other: Strong communication, organisation, and documentation skills. A valid driver’s license is an added advantage but not required.
