Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month placement in R&D, focusing on design and mechanical engineering topics.
- Gain experience in CAD modelling, prototyping, testing, and liaising with international suppliers.
- Must be an undergraduate student studying an engineering-related subject with CAD familiarity.
- Applications close on 31/01/2027, with a start date in July 2027.
- Based in Worcester, working 39 hours per week.
About the Role
Join us for your placement year in summer 2027/28! Our internships are designed to give you an insight into what it's like to work for a world-renowned brand with a culture of support and community.
The internship is within the Bosch R&D department where we look after heating products throughout their lifecycle from concept/idea stage to the end-of-life. The R&D team consists of design and development engineers as well as project and product managers working together to create market leading heating systems.
What You'll Do
Based in Worcester, you will have the chance to work for a dynamic company to enrich your knowledge and experience. During your 12 month internship, you will have the opportunity to support on a range of design & mechanical engineering topics and become an integral part of the team. You will gain experience in:
- CAD modelling & technical drawings
- Design workshop and rapid prototypes
- Operating and maintaining 3D printers
- Testing appliances
- Liaising with colleagues and suppliers internationally
You will be working in a team with, and learning from, talented engineers with a variety of skills.
Qualifications
- Must be an undergraduate student, in an engineering related subject
- Must have some prior familiarity with a CAD software
- The ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage time
- Proficiency in clear and effective communication, both in verbal and visual formats
Right To Work: please ensure you have a valid Right To Work in the UK status for the entirety of the placement year upon submitting an application.
Key Dates
- Deadline for Applications: 31/01/2027
- Expected Start Date: July 2027 (flexible)
- Contract Duration: 1 year
Working Hours
39 hours per week – standard working pattern of 08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00 – 16:00 Friday with a 1-hour lunchbreak.
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- Access to the Perkbox Benefits platform
- Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Access to Bosch Social Club membership offering you and up to 5 friends and family discounts on excursions and events
- Volunteering days
- Policy to support growing families
- Health & wellbeing support including: over 200 trained mental health first aid champions, free of charge employee assistance programme
- And more!