Mechanical & Materials R&D Intern (12-Month)

The British American Tobacco Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,700 per annum

Subsidised on-site gym membership

Subsidised lunches

25 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Company Share Reward Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Cover

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Job summary

British American Tobacco UK is offering an undergraduate internship in Mechanical, Material & Process Engineering in Southampton for a 12-month fixed-term placement. You will work in the Mechanical, Material and Process team within New Categories R&D, contributing to design, prototyping and testing of next-generation reduced-harm devices.

The role involves 3D CAD, test equipment design, and collaboration across prototyping, testing and systems integration teams.

Qualifications

• Students working towards an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related subject.
• Motivation to build on theoretical knowledge and translate into a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Familiar with creating 3D CAD and Technical Drawings (Preferably using SolidWorks or Siemens NX).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assigned activities across projects in the New Categories product development portfolio.
• Design concepts, CAD modifications, jig/fixture design and mock-ups.
• Understand lab/testing and prototyping capabilities to meet timeframes.
• Minimise risk by applying best practices and technical knowledge.
• Upskill team through collaboration with senior engineers.
• Accurately record and store data from activities.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office

Job description

British American Tobacco UK is offering an undergraduate internship in Mechanical, Material & Process Engineering in Southampton for a 12-month fixed-term placement. You will work in the Mechanical, Material and Process team within New Categories R&D, contributing to design, prototyping and testing of next-generation reduced-harm devices.

The role involves 3D CAD, test equipment design, and collaboration across prototyping, testing and systems integration teams.