Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in electronics engineering, supporting the development of fire detection and life safety technology.
- Apply your academic knowledge to real projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Study towards a degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Based in Leicester, this internship offers a chance to develop technical and professional skills.
About the Role
Join our R&D team in Leicester and help shape the future of fire detection and life safety technology.
As an Electronics Engineer Intern, you'll work alongside experienced hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers on the development of cutting-edge products that help protect people and buildings around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a fast-paced industrial environment, gain hands-on engineering experience, and develop practical skills across the complete product development lifecycle.
Whether you're testing electronic circuits, supporting new product designs, exploring emerging technologies, or collaborating with global engineering teams, you'll play an active role in delivering innovative solutions that make a real difference.
What You'll Do
- Support the design, development, and testing of innovative electronic and electro-mechanical products.
- Apply your engineering knowledge to real projects, helping deliver solutions that meet performance, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, mechanical design, validation, and manufacturing engineering.
- Contribute to industrial design activities by developing product concepts and evaluating new technologies, tools, and methods.
- Assist with manufacturing support, component approvals, technical reviews, and continuous product improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes and share best practices within the wider R&D team.
What You'll Bring
- Currently studying towards a degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- A strong interest in electronics, product development, and technology innovation.
- Understanding of electronic circuit design, testing, and measurement techniques.
- Awareness of engineering development tools, eCAD systems, and manufacturing processes.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive and curious approach to learning.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to contribute ideas and work effectively with engineers across multiple disciplines.
Why Join Us?
- Gain valuable hands-on experience with a global leader in fire and life safety technology.
- Work on innovative products that have a real impact on protecting lives and property.
- Learn from experienced engineers and industry experts in a supportive environment.
- Develop technical, professional, and project management skills that will accelerate your engineering career.
- Build your professional network through collaboration with international teams and stakeholders.
- Be part of a culture that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and personal growth.
Start your engineering journey with us and help create safer, smarter solutions for the future.