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Undergraduate Internship - Mechanical Engineering - fixed term 12 months

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BAT

Sep 9, 2023

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Engineering
  • £19.2K
  • Southampton

Requirements

  • Working towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related subject);
  • An understanding of mechanical design, an ability to understand and analyse new ideas or technology, and how technology can be applied to new applications;
  • A creative mindset to bring new ideas to the team to solve consumer pain-points and provide additional value;
  • Basic skills in creating CAD models;
  • Interest in new technology and product design;
  • Knowledge of fluid- and thermo-dynamics;
  • Basic knowledge of integration with electronics and software would be beneficial;
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and ability to manage your projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Learning to use the CAD and simulation software tools in the department through a combination of formal training and on-the-job learning;
  • Creating and reviewing CAD models and assemblies of prototypes and test rigs to invent and verify new technologies;
  • Performing lab-based analytical testing of prototypes to verify performance and make modifications to optimise and improve designs;
  • Running various CFD and FEA simulations on designs to judge performance before making prototypes, correlating simulation results with physical test results;
  • Exploring, researching, testing, and recommending new technologies and materials from other industries that could be useful;
  • Researching and evaluating competitor products;
  • 10% of your time working on self-defined projects that could potentially bring value to the business in future;
  • Driving the awareness of design-for-ESG within the team;
  • Diagnostic testing to find problem root causes on existing products and draft reports for further assessment and resolution;
  • Opportunity to join BAT’s accredited IMechE Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) with a dedicated IMechE mentor.
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BAT

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1902
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BAT (British American Tobacco) is a leading international tobacco company engaged in the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of cigarettes, tobacco, and nicotine-related products. With a presence in over 180 countries, BAT's primary focus is on satisfying consumer preferences and delivering quality products responsibly. Their ultimate mission is to provide adult consumers with a range of enjoyable and less risky alternatives to smoking traditional cigarettes, including vaping and tobacco heating products. BAT's purpose extends beyond the products they offer; they are committed to operating sustainably, promoting responsible farming practices, supporting communities, and advocating for the reduction of smoking-related harm. By leveraging their expertise and innovative approach, BAT aims to transform the tobacco industry and contribute to a future where tobacco-related harm is significantly reduced.

Culture & Values

  • We are bold

    The people here are creative, adaptable and dedicated. These qualities form a powerful culture of resilience and a relentlessness to continually be better.

  • We are fast

    On our transformation journey, speed really matters. We set clear direction for the future and move fast. I like that we work together as a team and share learnings with each other.

  • We are empowered

    What I particularly like is that I’ve been given responsibility from day one. I have the freedom to come up with own ideas and drive decision making on the right level.

  • We are diverse

    We absolutely value different perspectives and build on each other’s ideas, knowledge and experiences. BAT is a uniquely diverse organization where everyone can bring their difference.

  • We are responsible

    Our A Better Tomorrow agenda gives a clear purpose to those working at BAT. We want to reduce the health impact of our business. I believe we all feel responsible for delivering upon this goal.