R&D Mechanical Engineering Placement

R&D Mechanical Engineering Placement

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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At Siemens Healthineers Magnet Technology in Oxfordshire, we are a world leader in the design and manufacture of superconducting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) magnets for medical applications. We take enormous pride in developing truly innovative technology and continue to push boundaries to help make MRI systems more accessible worldwide.

The opportunity

Apply now for the position of R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern and gain hands‑on experience within one of the world’s leading healthcare companies. Our Magnet Technology site in Eynsham is at the forefront of manufacturing high‑tech medical imaging equipment used by healthcare professionals across the globe.

This 12‑month internship offers the opportunity to support and develop the design and manufacture of our superconducting magnets, while making a meaningful contribution to real engineering projects. You will join a collaborative R&D environment and gain exposure to both design and manufacturing activities.

You will initially be based mainly at our Eynsham site in 2026, with the opportunity to spend time at our brand‑new Bicester facility as it comes online in 2027. This will give you unique insight into how a large‑scale manufacturing business manages the transition of operations while maintaining day‑to‑day delivery.

Alongside your day‑to‑day role, you will take part in our 12‑month Intern Development Programme, designed to build key skills such as communication, teamwork, and commercial awareness.

Your role

As an R&D Mechanical Engineering Intern, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting various aspects of superconducting magnet design and manufacture.

Typical activities may include:

• Supporting the design and development of mechanical aspects of superconducting magnets across disciplines such as structural, dynamic, thermodynamic, and materials engineering.
• Working independently on projects to help improve existing designs, processes, or methodologies.
• Carrying out design work, simulations, and experimental activities, analysing results and presenting conclusions in written reports and team meetings.
• Supporting production activities on the factory floor and working closely with manufacturing and customer support teams, gaining valuable exposure to how designs are realised in practice.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across R&D and operations.

About you

We’re looking for an undergraduate student currently studying towards a degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a closely related discipline) and seeking a 12‑month industrial placement or sandwich year as part of your degree programme.

You should have:

• A strong interest in mechanical engineering and the physical and technical world around you.
• Good problem‑solving and analytical skills, with an aptitude for learning new concepts.
• An interest in seeing designs through to manufacture, with a practical and collaborative approach to problem‑solving.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• No prior industry experience is required — we’ll support you as you learn.

You must also have eligibility to work in the UK for the duration of the internship (Summer 2026 – Summer 2027).

Inclusion & accessibility

We welcome applications from students from all backgrounds, including those who may not have had access to traditional industry opportunities. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Find out more: We are a member of HigherIn (formerly Rate My Placement & Rate My Apprenticeship) and are proud to showcase reviews submitted by our interns and apprentices on our company profile. Additionally we have some great employee stories on our Great Britain & Ireland Careers Site.To learn more about our company, our culture, and our commitment to Sustainability and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, please visit our main website.

Early Careers recruitment process

We use a range of assessment types to give candidates the best opportunity to showcase their potential.This may include online assessments and/or on‑demand video assessments.Final stages typically involve an interview or assessment centre, which may include group tasks, presentations, or competency‑based interviews.Wherever possible, we aim to hold final‑stage assessments in person, allowing candidates to meet the team and learn more about what it’s like to work with us.

How we work

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual's potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

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How to apply

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