The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.
Student Internship 2026 - Connected Curriculum Lab Engineer Intern
The Department of Engineering’s Connected Curriculum (CC) Lab is a cutting-edge teaching and research facility dedicated to advancing Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Automation and fostering hands-on learning experiences for students. Through the Connected Curriculum Partnership with Siemens, students gain practical exposure to cutting-edge technologies in Robotics, Smart Manufacturing and Industrial Automation. As an educational hub, the lab equips future engineers with the skills needed to thrive in the ever-evolving field.
As CC Lab Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, driving progress in key areas such as Digital Twins, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and Edge computing. Your work will directly impact the future of manufacturing. Here are the exciting technologies you could potentially engage with (depending on the project):
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs): Design and implement control systems to optimize production processes.
- Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Explore data-driven insights and connectivity for efficient manufacturing operations.
- Digital Twins: Create virtual replicas of physical assets, enabling predictive maintenance and performance analysis.
- Edge and Cloud Computing: Leverage distributed computing for real-time decision-making.
- Virtual Commissioning: Simulate and validate automation systems before deployment.
- Batch-size One Manufacturing: Customize production runs for individualized products.
- Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Integrate human-robot collaboration to enhance productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with industry partners and lead academics to define project goals.
- Develop demonstrator use case studies (1-2) showcasing practical applications of the mentioned technologies.
- Design and implement software solutions for industrial automation.
- Conduct experiments, collect data, and analyse results to drive continuous improvement.
- Generate detailed documentation of the solutions developed.
- Present work in academic/industrial conferences.
Details
Dates: 25 May 2026 - 17 July 2026
Hours per week: 10
Students will be expected to develop the following skills and experiences while carrying out this internship
- Using Industry grade tools such as Siemens PLCs, TIA portal, Industrial Edge, Insights Hub, Tecnomatix Plant Simulation, Siemens NX Mechatronics Concept Designer.
- Solving real-life problems using cutting-edge technologies.
- Collaborating with a multidisciplinary group of engineers and directly with Industry.
- Gain insight in how Industry operates.
- Producing technical documentation and presenting work for a variety of audiences.
- Have the opportunity to participate in national competitions
Please Note - As part of the 2026 Student Internship offering, priority will be given to Level 5 & 6 students who have specified in the Careers Registration survey (this is completed during enrolment and cannot be changed at this time) that they have had no work experience in the last 12 months and would like some on campus work or a short work placement. However, applications are welcomed from all students meeting the criteria below.
Students are only eligible to undertake one internship under the 2026 Student Internship offering.