Cambridge Consultants

Mechanical Engineering Internship (2027 start)

Cambridge Consultants  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Introduction 

Are you a curious and creative individual studying mechanical engineering and looking to develop your skills? Do you have a passion for understanding technology and enjoy working through challenging problems using a methodical approach? Would you like to contribute to a variety of projects for clients across Industrial, Consumer, Energy, and Defence industries?

Successful candidates can join us on a 6 or 12 month industrial placement.

There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Your role

The Mechanics and Design Department undertakes the development of innovative devices and equipment from concept to manufacture whilst overcoming considerable technical and design problems. 

We combine user centred design, innovative mechanical engineering, a rigorous systematic approach to problem solving and a broad base of industry experience to form a powerful development team. Together, we form a dynamic and supportive development team. Our work ranges from undertaking complete product developments from concept to market, to providing consulting services for our clients on their technology, strategy or development processes. 

Here are a few of the exciting and impactful projects we have worked on recently:

What you'll be doing 

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical engineering student with the passion and ability to achieve excellent results within highly demanding industries under tough commercial and time constraints. You will be using your technical skills to contribute to product development projects with support and guidance from seniors; from initial idea generation through to the delivery and manufacturing support for market ready products. This may include: 

  • Carrying out research into cutting edge technologies and markets 
  • Taking part in concept generation and problem-solving workshops 
  • Evaluating ideas using evidence from physics-models or experimentally obtained evidence 
  • Preparation of detailed designs, from system to component level 
  • Manufacturing of parts and assemblies, hands-on or by liaising with suppliers 
  • Testing of designs to ensure they meet the client’s and end customers’ needs 

What you can bring

A successful Mechanical Engineering Intern in the Mechanics and Design Department will have the ability to: 

  • Demonstrate an excellent academic record, studying for a relevant engineering degree
  • Communicate with peers and clients to understand their problems and present your solutions 
  • Use maths and physics to solve complex engineering problems 
  • Design elegant solutions to client’s problems 
  • Obtain and interpret simulated/empirical test data to gain insights into design performance 

Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.

Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity. 

By submitting an application to Cambridge Consultants, you confirm that the information provided in this application, together with any supporting documentation, is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge and belief. You understand that any false statement, misleading information, or material omission may render you liable to disqualification from the recruitment process, withdrawal of any offer of employment, or dismissal without notice if discovered following appointment. You acknowledge that the organisation reserves the right to verify the information supplied.

Cambridge Consultants

About Cambridge Consultants

We do deep tech, you create the future… we are Cambridge Consultants. We do extraordinary, new-to-the-world deep tech innovation. What is deep tech? It’s a mindset; a bold strategy that harnesses radical science and engineering to achieve things no-one else can. It enables our clients to gain unassailable commercial advantage from defendable technology that they own. Markets are redefined, and the world takes notice.

As the deep tech powerhouse of Capgemini, we’re ready to work with you to create technologies, services and products that have never been seen before. And which will transform business, society and the planet. If your ambition is to shatter the status quo, it’s time to get the future you want – with the power of deep tech.

We are global team of 800 bright, talented people, delivering work across 35 countries from offices in Cambridge (UK) Boston (USA), Singapore and Tokyo. We have more than 140 laboratories and over 200,000 square feet of world-class design and development facilities.

Our people are united by the ambition to turn brilliant, breakthrough ideas into scaled technologies, products and services. Cambridge Consultants is trusted by some of the world’s biggest brands and most ambitious start-ups to achieve their critical technology-based aspirations – and we’ve been doing it for more than 60 years.

Industry
Creative & Design
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cambridge, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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