Electronics Engineer Intern (m/f/d)

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom Department: Engineering

Are you passionate about electronics, innovation, and bringing new technologies to life? Join our Leicester-based R&D team and play a hands-on role in developing next-generation fire detection and life safety products that help protect people and buildings around the world.

As an Electronics Engineer Intern, you'll work alongside experienced hardware, software, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to solve real engineering challenges and contribute to products from concept through to production. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a fast-paced commercial environment, develop practical engineering skills, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, industry regulations, and product development processes within a global technology business.

Contribute to the design, development, testing, and validation of innovative electronic and electro-mechanical products across the engineering lifecycle.

Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to investigate technical challenges and develop effective solutions.

Gain hands-on experience with commercial fire detection technologies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Support product design activities by creating concepts, evaluating new technologies, and contributing ideas that drive innovation.

Assist with component approval activities, technical reviews, and the adoption of engineering best practices to ensure product quality and reliability.

Provide engineering support to manufacturing teams, helping to resolve production issues and improve product performance.

Currently studying towards a degree in Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.

A genuine passion for technology, engineering, and solving complex technical problems.

Understanding of electronic circuit design, testing, measurement techniques, and engineering fundamentals.

Familiarity with eCAD tools, product development processes, and manufacturing principles.

Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work with engineers and technical specialists across different disciplines.

A proactive, curious mindset and enthusiasm for learning new technologies, including the use of AI tools to support engineering and innovation.

Why Join Us?

This internship offers the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, learn from experienced industry professionals, and gain valuable experience within a global R&D environment. You'll build technical expertise, develop professional skills, and make a real contribution to technologies that help keep people safe every day.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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