Aerospace Automation Internship – Hybrid & Flexible Hours

GKN Aerospace; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £24,500

Starting bonus £500

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme 1.5x

Life assurance 8x salary

Income protection

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre in Bristol is the company's flagship aerospace research and development hub, bringing together engineers, researchers and industry partners to develop next-generation aircraft technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and sustainable aviation solutions.

It plays a key role in innovations such as lightweight composite structures, electrification, hydrogen-powered flight technologies and the decarbonisation of aerospace.

Qualifications

• Must be studying toward an undergraduate degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic engineering, Aerospace engineering or related.
• Interest in automation and manufacturing processes.
• Willingness to learn software and hardware concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test automated systems and processes.
• Work with PLC code and automation equipment.
• Assist installation of industrial automation into the GTC.
• Collaborate with on-site robotics and control systems teams.
• Create technical documentation and support suppliers.

Skills

Eager to learn

Team collaboration

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechatronics/Mechanical/Electrical or Aerospace engineering

Job description

GKN Aerospace Global Technology Centre in Bristol is the company's flagship aerospace research and development hub, bringing together engineers, researchers and industry partners to develop next-generation aircraft technologies, advanced manufacturing processes and sustainable aviation solutions.

It plays a key role in innovations such as lightweight composite structures, electrification, hydrogen-powered flight technologies and the decarbonisation of aerospace.