Mechanical Engineering Internship 2027/2028

Ensera Design; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated mentoring

Hands-on project work

Udemy Business access

Company socials

Job summary

Ensera Design in Bristol is seeking an Engineering Placement Intern for a year-long placement starting September 2027. You will work with a multidisciplinary team on client projects, applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges and developing practical skills at an award-winning design consultancy.

Responsibilities include supporting high-quality engineering work, applying principles to product development, and contributing to prototyping and testing across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Mechanical Engineering or a related degree.
• Solid grounding in engineering principles and analysis.
• Ability to build and test physical prototypes.
• Understanding of product development from concept to manufacture.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality engineering work for a range of clients.
• Apply engineering principles to real product development challenges.
• Contribute to concept generation, design development, prototyping and testing activities.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and specialists from other disciplines.
• Gain exposure to the full product development process, from concept through to manufacture.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Mechanics

Fluids

Thermodynamics

Problem solving

Prototype testing

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Mechanical Engineering Internship 2027/2028

Join Ensera Design for Your Industrial Placement Year

Every year at Ensera Design, we select a number of talented students to join our team through placement opportunities. Many of our former interns have gone on to build successful careers, and several are now valued members of the Ensera team.

We’re looking for an Engineering Placement Intern to join us for a year-long placement starting in September 2027. You’ll work alongside our multidisciplinary engineering team on a variety of exciting client projects, applying your academic knowledge to real-world challenges and developing your skills within an award-winning design consultancy.

About the role

Ensera Design is a world-class user-centred innovation and product development consultancy, specializing in the medical and consumer health sectors. As part of Ensera, we collaborate globally with contract manufacturing facilities in Europe, the USA, and Asia, alongside additional design and product development teams in New Jersey and Colorado.

As an Mechanical Engineering Intern, you’ll become a valued member of the team and contribute to a variety of multidisciplinary projects throughout your placement.

You will:

• Support the delivery of high-quality engineering work for a range of clients.
• Apply engineering principles to real product development challenges.
• Contribute to concept generation, design development, prototyping and testing activities.
• Work alongside experienced engineers and specialists from other disciplines.
• Gain exposure to the full product development process, from concept through to manufacture.

About You

You’re currently studying Mechanical Engineering or a similar degree and are looking to gain valuable industrial experience before completing your studies.

You’re enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn, with a desire to apply what you’ve learned at university to real-world engineering challenges.

We’re looking for students currently studying Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline)with:

• A solid grounding in engineering principles and analysis, including mechanics, fluids and thermodynamics.
• Creative and technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience building and testing physical prototypes.
• Knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
• An understanding of the product development process from concept to manufacture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

A placement at Ensera Design is designed to help you develop both technically and professionally.

You’ll benefit from:

• Dedicated mentoring from experienced members of the Ensera Design team.
• Hands-on experience working on real client projects.
• Exposure to a wide range of product development activities and disciplines.
• Training, coaching and development opportunities throughout the year.
• Access to Udemy Business to support your learning.
• The opportunity to build relationships with experienced and influential colleagues.
• Insight into projects and activities across the wider business.
• Opportunities to contribute to initiatives that are shaping the future of the design industry, including sustainability and inclusion.

We currently pay all our interns the National Living Wage.

We’re proud of our professional yet friendly culture and encourage everyone to get involved in the wider life of the company.

Alongside your project work, you’ll have opportunities to take part in company social, wellbeing initiatives and other team activities throughout the year.

Our officeis based in an iconic Grade II listed building in the heart of Bristol. Our vibrant workspace houses state-of-the-art labs, a design studio, usability suites, and collaborative meeting spaces. Nestled in a lively neighbourhood with independent shops, we’re just a short walk from Park Street, the Harbourside, and St. Nick’s Markets. We are proud of our values:

• Find a way: We work as one team, combining our knowledge and experience to unite around a shared goal. We trust each other and do what’s needed to get things done and exceed expectations.
• Pull together: We believe anything is possible. When faced with challenges we take the initiative, using our creative spirit and determination to find bold solutions and deliver results that move us forward.
• Care: We act with integrity, take pride in our work, and support each other. We each play our part to make a positive impact for our customers, our colleagues, and our planet.

Our diverse, multidisciplinary team spans research, design, human factors, engineering, prototyping, manufacturing, and beyond. Together, we deliver cutting‑edge solutions for clients ranging from global leaders to innovative start‑ups, with a particular focus on medical devices, drug delivery, orthopaedics, and diagnostics.

To apply, please submit your application before 21st October 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Our selection process typically includes:

• Application review.
• Culture call with a member of the Talent team
• Final on-site interview and technical assessments.

If you’d like to ask any questions about this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] .and use “Engineering Intern 2027/28” as the subject line.

At Ensera Design we believe that diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds help create better ideas, stronger teams and more meaningful outcomes. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d encourage you to apply, even if you don’t feel you meet every requirement listed. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and will consider every application on its merits.

What matters most to us is your potential, your enthusiasm to learn, and your desire to make a positive contribution to our team and the work we do.

We’re seeking talented individuals, creative thinkers and problem solvers to collaborate with some of the world’s leading healthcare brands

If you want to be part of a contract design and manufacturing organization that thinks outside the box, or you’re passionate about advancing healthcare solutions, we’d love to hear from you.