Mechanical Engineering Research Intern

We are seeking highly motivated interns to join a research project team. Each applicant will be evaluated based on their academic discipline, skills, and interest area. All students should be able to showcase skills both within their technical field, as well as in working with teams, problem solving, communication, and initiative.

Below you can see an example of a project a previous intern worked with:

Electrochemical Sensor Development for Rapid Pathogen Detection: Once characterised, these sensors will be embedded within microfluidic platforms to create and optimise a fully automated point-of-care platform. The intern will develop CAD skills to design the platforms, manufacturing processes (CO2 laser, xurography) and microfluidic platform optimisation competencies.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

We have been at the forefront of Teaching and Learning, and Research and Innovation since our establishment in 1987. The School's strive for excellence and development; which is evident through research programme options offered both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page