Mechanical Engineering Intern — Prototyping & Innovation

PA Consulting; Royston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days leave

Company pension

Bonus program

Cycle to work

Job summary

PA Consulting seeks a 2027 Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering for their Cambridge/ Melbourn area. The role targets undergraduates in their penultimate year, offering hands-on prototyping, testing and collaboration across disciplines.

8–10 weeks from June 2027, full-time, with a salary of £26,230 per annum. You will work in a broad engineering environment, design and test prototype rigs, and engage with scientists, designers and engineers to solve real-world problems.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree—across Mechanical Engineering or related subjects.
• Growth-oriented and curious—open to change and new challenges.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused in team settings.
• Credible, communicative with strong written and verbal skills.
• Analytical and adaptable with problem-solving abilities.
• Professional and reliable workplace etiquette.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing prototype test rigs and evaluating new processes.
• Collaborate with scientists, designers and engineers to prototype and test.
• Apply engineering knowledge to develop practical, real-world solutions.

Skills

3D CAD

Analytical

Collaborative

Credible & communicative

Professional & reliable

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

PA Consulting seeks a 2027 Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering for their Cambridge/ Melbourn area. The role targets undergraduates in their penultimate year, offering hands-on prototyping, testing and collaboration across disciplines.

8–10 weeks from June 2027, full-time, with a salary of £26,230 per annum. You will work in a broad engineering environment, design and test prototype rigs, and engage with scientists, designers and engineers to solve real-world problems.