Europe Engineering Internships

Summer/6-month Internship opportunities across Europe

High School Summer Grad Schemes

Internships 2026

⚠️ Important: Many top employers operate on a first-come-first-served basis and may close applications early when capacity is reached. Apply as soon as possible! Deadlines shown are the latest dates, but roles may close sooner.

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Company Location Duration Opening Date Deadline Status Process Notes Apply
🚀 AEROSPACE & DEFENCE
Airbus
FR, DE, ES 3-6 months Oct 2025 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Interns support the Flight Physics or Structures teams by performing CFD analysis, validating aerodynamic loads, and using CATIA/Python to optimize aircraft components. Apply
European Space Agency
NL, FR, DE 3-6 months Nov 2025 11 Jan 2026 Open Application → Panel Interview Responsibilities include processing satellite telemetry data, simulating orbital mechanics, or testing hardware components for future missions like Artemis or Mars Sample Return. Apply
ArianeGroup
FR, DE 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Screening → Tech Interview Interns work on liquid propulsion systems, assisting in the thermal analysis of combustion chambers or developing GNC algorithms for the Ariane 6 launcher. Apply
Thales Alenia Space
FR, IT 4-6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview You will participate in the assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) of satellite payloads, or design FPGA logic for on-board telecommunications processors. Apply
Dassault Aviation
France 4-6 months Sep 2025 Nov 2025 Open Application → Interview Work involves "Digital Twin" modeling for Rafale maintenance or analyzing flight test data to improve flight control laws and aerodynamic performance. Apply
MTU Aero Engines
DE, NL 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns support the design of turbine blades using FEM (Finite Element Method) simulations or analyze engine wear data to optimize MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) processes. Apply
Leonardo
Italy 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Roles involve developing radar signal processing algorithms, testing helicopter avionics systems, or conducting cyber security vulnerability assessments on defense networks. Apply
Saab
Sweden 10 weeks (Summer) Dec 2025 27 Feb 2026 Open Application → Screening → Interview Summer interns often work in software development for C2 (Command & Control) systems or mechanical design for underwater vehicles and radar hardware. Apply
Safran
FR, BE, DE 6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns focus on "Hybrid-Electric Propulsion" or "Avionics Systems," performing modeling for electromechanical actuators or validating flight deck software. Apply
MBDA
FR, IT, DE 6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Tech Interview Roles involve GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) algorithm development, infrared seeker simulation, or testing of tactical missile hardware. Apply
GE Aerospace
IT, DE, PL 6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Support the "Lean Operating Model" in engine manufacturing, perform thermal analysis on turbine components, or assist in additive manufacturing (3D printing) R&D. Apply
OHB SE
Bremen, DE 4-6 months 22 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Participate in satellite systems engineering, analyzing orbital mechanics for low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations or designing power distribution units for spacecraft. Apply
Avio Aero
Turin, IT 6 months 27 Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work on "Catalyst" engine turboprop components or optimize low-pressure turbine blade geometry using aerodynamic simulation tools. Apply
🏎 AUTOMOTIVE
BMW Group
Munich, DE 6 months 19 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Interns assist in the validation of driver assistance systems (ADAS), simulate battery thermal management, or optimize production line robotics using Python/C++. Apply
Mercedes-Benz
Stuttgart, DE 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview You will work on Electric Software Development, testing infotainment UI/UX, or analyzing powertrain efficiency data for next-gen EQ electric vehicles. Apply
Porsche
DE (various) 3-6 months Oct 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles focus on Vehicle Physics, where interns run simulations for chassis dynamics, or E-Performance, analyzing high-voltage battery charging curves. Apply
Ferrari
Maranello, IT 6 months Sep 2025 Nov 2025 Open Application → Tech Interview Interns in the Gestione Sportiva (F1) or GT cars assist with composite materials analysis, CFD aerodynamic testing, or engine test bench data processing. Apply
Volkswagen Group
DE (various) 3-6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Assessment Work involves developing software for the "CARIAD" unit (vehicle OS), or researching solid-state battery cell chemistry at the Center of Excellence. Apply
Volvo Group
Gothenburg, SE / DE Summer / Thesis Dec 2025 Mar 2026 Open Application → Interview Responsibilities often include analyzing truck telematics data to improve fuel efficiency or designing mechanical brackets for hydrogen fuel cell stacks. Apply
Scania
Södertälje, SE / RO Summer (6-8 weeks) Dec 2025 Feb 2026 Open Application → Interview Summer engineers work in production maintenance, writing code for autonomous transport solutions, or testing new cabin ergonomics concepts. Apply
Lamborghini
Bologna, IT 6 months Jan 2026 Rolling Upcoming Application → Interview Interns support the Forged Composites lab, characterizing new carbon fiber materials, or assist in calibration of hybrid V12 engine control units. Apply
Continental
DE, RO, FR, LT 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Roles involve developing algorithms for autonomous emergency braking, testing tire rubber compounds, or validating vehicle-to-x (V2X) communication protocols. Apply
Valeo
France 4-6 months Oct 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview You will work on LiDAR sensor integration, thermal system design for EV batteries, or coding embedded software for smart lighting systems. Apply
Rimac Technology
Zagreb, HR 3-6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Tech Challenge Interns design high-voltage battery packs using CATIA, develop control algorithms for torque vectoring, or test inverter electronics in the lab. Apply
Renault Group
France 6 months 23 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work in "Ampere" (EV unit) on battery management systems or assist BWT Alpine Racing in Enstone facility (remotely from FR sites) with race strategy data. Apply
Stellantis
IT, FR, DE 6 months 4 Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles focus on "Software Defined Vehicles," developing middleware for cockpit infotainment or analyzing vehicle energy flow for hybrid powertrains. Apply
Michelin
FR, DE, ES, RO, RS 4-6 months 22 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Engineering interns analyze polymer composite performance, develop tire-road contact models, or work on 3D metal printing for molding tools. Apply
ZF Group
Germany 3-6 months/Thesis Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns support the development of "E-Drive" transmission systems or assist in the validation of radar/camera-based ADAS features. Apply
Magna
AT, DE 6 months 16 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Focus on complete vehicle engineering (Magna Steyr), assisting in the design of body-in-white structures or thermal management for premium EVs. Apply
Pirelli
IT, FR, DE, RO, CH, HR 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Work on Virtual Tire Development using advanced FEA simulations or support the "Cyber Tire" project involving integrated sensors for smart mobility. Apply
IVECO Group
IT 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Engineering roles in commercial vehicles focusing on hydrogen fuel cell integration for trucks or telematics data for fleet maintenance optimization. Apply
⚙️ MECHANICAL / INDUSTRIAL
Siemens
DE, CH, CZ 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Work focuses on "Digital Twin" creation for factories, programming PLC logic for automation systems, or designing components for gas turbines/trains. Apply
Bosch
Stuttgart, DE 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work on "AI of Things (AIoT)," developing computer vision for robotics, or assisting in the R&D of hydrogen fuel cell stacks. Apply
ABB
CH, SE, DE, FI, FR, IS 6-12 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Responsibilities include programming industrial robot arms (RAPID), designing power electronic converters, or simulating electrical grids. Apply
Schneider Electric
HU, BE 6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Video Interview Interns support sustainability consulting, design low-voltage switchgear, or develop IoT dashboards for building energy management systems. Apply
Alstom
France 6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview You will assist in the mechanical design of train bogies, validate railway signaling software (ETCS), or analyze traction energy consumption. Apply
Hilti
LI, DE, BE, CH 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work in R&D testing durability of power tools, designing mechatronic components, or developing supply chain optimization models. Apply
Atlas Copco
SE, BE, IT, FR Summer / Thesis Dec 2025 Feb 2026 Open Application → Interview Work involves thermodynamic analysis of compressor systems, materials testing for vacuum pumps, or industrial design for user interfaces. Apply
Liebherr
DE, CH, FR 3-6 months Rolling Feb 2026 Open Application → Interview Interns assist in the structural analysis of crane booms, develop hydraulic control systems, or test avionics for flight control and actuation. Apply
KUKA Robotics
Augsburg, DE 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns program robot kinematics for industrial automation, test Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) safety, or develop AI vision for pick-and-place tasks. Apply
Bosch Rexroth
DE, AT 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Focus on "Mobile Hydraulics" and "Linear Motion Tech." Interns help design valve blocks or program control loops for Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Apply
Festo
Germany 3-6 months Oct 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work on pneumatic automation or bionic learning projects (e.g., robotic arms based on nature). Focus on mechatronic design and IoT connectivity. Apply
Danfoss
DK, DE, PL 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Engineering roles in cooling and heating decarbonization. Interns model thermodynamic cycles or design high-efficiency heat exchangers. Apply
Sandvik
SE, FI Summer / 6 months Jan 2026 Mar 2026 Upcoming Application → Interview Interns work on automation in mining and rock processing. Roles include mechanical design for underground drill rigs or software for remote fleet control. Notify
Legrand
FR, IT 6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Work on smart building solutions (IoT). Engineering interns design low-voltage electrical protection or test wireless communication protocols. Apply
SKF Group
SE, DE, FR 6 months/Thesis Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Focus on "Rotating Equipment Performance." Interns analyze bearing vibration data for predictive maintenance or design seals for high-speed EVs. Apply
Andritz
AT, IT 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Support the design of large-scale hydropower turbines or perform CFD simulations for pulp and paper process equipment. Apply
🔌 ELECTRICAL / SEMICONDUCTORS
ASML
Veldhoven, NL 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Interns work on precision mechatronics control, optical metrology calibration, or developing embedded software to control lithography machine stages. Apply
NXP Semiconductors
NL, FR 6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Tech Interview You will characterize RF circuits for 5G/6G applications, design secure crypto-hardware for automotive chips, or validate radar sensor performance. Apply
Infineon
DE, AT 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns support the design of power MOSFETs/IGBTs, simulate wide-bandgap (SiC/GaN) materials, or test mixed-signal ICs for automotive use. Apply
STMicroelectronics
FR, IT, SI 3-6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work involves characterizing MEMS sensors (accelerometers), validating STM32 microcontroller peripherals, or improving cleanroom manufacturing processes. Apply
Philips
NL, PL 6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns develop image processing algorithms for MRI/CT scans, design mechanical parts for shavers/toothbrushes, or analyze clinical data sets. Apply
Melexis
Belgium 3-6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles focus on magnetic sensor simulation, designing PCB test boards for automotive chips, or characterizing current sensors in the lab. Apply
ams OSRAM
AT, DE, CH 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns assist in the optical design of LED modules, test ambient light sensors, or develop drivers for micro-LED displays. Apply
Intel
DE, IE, PL 6 months 23 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work to optimize semiconductor yield or support software-defined silicon projects for AI workloads. Apply
AMD
DE, RO 4-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Tech OA → Interview Hardware engineering interns work on RTL design/verification or develop drivers for ROCm open-source GPU software stacks. Apply
Nordic Semi
NO, FI Summer (8-16 weeks) Dec 2025 22 Feb 2026 Open Application → Interview Roles in Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) IC design, RF characterization, or embedded firmware for IoT applications. Apply
Ericsson
SE, PL, HU, DE 3-6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work on 5G/6G radio units, performing thermal simulation for high-power electronics or developing RAN (Radio Access Network) software. Apply
Nokia
FI, DE, FR, RO 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Roles in Nokia Bell Labs or Networks unit. Focus on optical networking hardware, photonic integrated circuits, or AI-driven network management. Apply
Rohde & Schwarz
CZ, DE 6 months Nov 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Engineering interns design RF components for high-frequency test equipment or develop signal processing algorithms for spectrum analyzers. Apply
TE Connectivity
DE, CH, NL, FR 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work on high-speed connectors for data centers or specialized sensors for automotive powertrain electrification. Apply
🧪 CHEMICAL / PHARMA
BASF
Ludwigshafen, DE 3-6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview You will model chemical reaction kinetics, optimize distillation column energy usage, or work on digitalizing plant maintenance workflows. Apply
Roche
Basel, CH 8-12 weeks Mar 2026 Rolling Upcoming Application → Interview Interns work in "Pharma Technical Operations," assisting with bioprocess upscaling, data analysis for clinical trials, or validating lab automation equipment. Apply
Novartis
Basel, CH 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles involve organic synthesis in the lab, modeling pharmacokinetic properties of drugs, or optimizing supply chain logistics for global distribution. Apply
Bayer
Leverkusen, DE 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns support Crop Science by testing plant protection formulations, or work in Engineering & Technology to optimize fermentation processes. Apply
Merck KGaA
Darmstadt, DE 10 weeks - 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Screening → Interview Work focuses on developing new liquid crystal materials for displays, assisting in bioreactor design, or analyzing semiconductor process chemicals. Apply
Novo Nordisk
Denmark 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work in Product Supply, helping to optimize insulin filling lines, or in R&D analyzing protein stability data. Apply
Sanofi
FR, DE, BE 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview You will assist in vaccine production quality control, support digital manufacturing projects (Industry 4.0), or work on epidemiological data analysis. Apply
AstraZeneca
SE, DE, FR, NL 12 weeks (Summer) Dec 2025 Feb 2026 Open Application → OA → Interview Engineering interns work on "Manufacturing Science & Tech" (MSAT), optimizing cell therapy production or validating new bioprocess analytical tools. Apply
Air Liquide
FR, DE, IT 6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Focus on Large Industries plant engineering. Roles include optimizing oxygen production plants or designing hydrogen electrolysis systems. Apply
Solvay
BE, FR, IT, PL 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Chemical engineering roles in advanced materials. Interns work on recycling processes for rare earth metals or composite materials for aerospace. Apply
Evonik
DE 3-6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work on specialty chemicals for 3D printing or assist in the process engineering of high-performance polymer production lines. Apply
AkzoNobel
NL, SE 3-6 months Sep 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Engineering interns work on sustainable coating formulations or automate paint-mixing processes using data science and lab robotics. Apply
Sartorius
Göttingen, DE 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles in Bioprocess Solutions, designing single-use bioreactors or developing automation for pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. Apply
💡 ENERGY / CIVIL / INFRASTRUCTURE
Vestas
Aarhus, DK 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work on structural calculations for turbine towers, analyze wind site data for yield optimization, or test SCADA software updates. Apply
Ørsted
DK Summer / Thesis Oct 2025 1 Jan 2026 Open Application → OA → Interview Summer interns support offshore wind farm planning, analyze seabed survey data, or model hydrogen production economics (Power-to-X). Apply
TotalEnergies
FR 6 months Rolling 30 Dec 2025 Open Application → Interview Roles involve "OneTech" R&D, simulating CO2 storage reservoirs, optimizing solar plant output, or developing biofuels processes. Apply
Enel Group
IT, ES 6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns work on "Gridspertise," analyzing smart meter data, supporting renewable plant maintenance planning, or modeling energy market prices. Apply
Vinci Construction
FR 6 months Oct 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview As a "Conducteur de Travaux" intern, you supervise site operations, track construction schedules, and manage subcontractor safety on major civil projects. Apply
Bouygues
FR 6 months Sep 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns in COLAS, or construction work on site supervision, estimating costs for tender bids, or designing energy-efficient HVAC systems for buildings. Apply
Skanska
SE Summer Dec 2025 25 Jan 2026 Open Application → Interview Summer interns usually work as Assistant Site Managers, helping with logistics planning, safety inspections, and BIM (Building Information Modeling) updates. Apply
Iberdrola
ES 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns assist in the "Networks" business, modeling distribution grid loads, or in the "Renewables" team analyzing wind/solar resource data. Apply
Vattenfall
SE, DE, NL 6 months Jan 2026 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview → AC Interns support offshore wind farm O&M (Operations & Maintenance) or perform market analysis on grid imbalance pricing and renewable energy forecasting. Apply
E.ON
DE 3-6 months Oct 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work on the "Smart Grid" transition. Roles include planning EV charging infrastructure or analyzing district heating network efficiency using Python. Apply
Engie
FR, BE 6 months 19 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Support solar PV project engineering or work on the digitalization of green gas (biomethane) production plants. Apply
Technip Energies
FR, IT 6 months Dec 2025 Jan - Apr 2026 Open Application → Interview Focus on Zero Carbon Energies. Interns design carbon capture units or assist in the engineering of large-scale hydrogen liquefaction plants. Apply
Repsol
ES 6 months 30 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Work on biofuel refinery optimization or assist in the technical planning of renewable energy parks (wind/solar) across Iberia. Apply
Strabag
AT, DE 3-6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Civil engineering interns assist in tunneling projects or implement BIM (Building Information Modeling) for major infrastructure works. Apply
Acciona
ES 6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles in water desalination plant design or wind turbine operations & maintenance (O&M) performance analysis. Apply
Eiffage
FR 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Civil engineering roles focusing on low-carbon road surfacing or supervising mechanical/electrical installations for urban transport projects. Apply
Statkraft
NO Summer (8 weeks) 19 Dec 2025 20 Jan 2026 Open Application → Interview Summer Interns work on hydropower technical governance, wind farm power electronics, or solar PV grid integration modeling. Apply
Eni
IT 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Focus on energy transition. Interns work on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), biorefinery engineering, or offshore renewable energy. Apply
EDF Group
FR 6 months 30 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Nuclear engineering interns work on safety analysis or reactor maintenance. Also roles in smart grid optimization and electrical storage. Apply
Sweco
Europe (various) 3-6 months Dec 2025 Feb 2026 Open Application → Interview Focus on "Transforming Society." Interns work on urban water management, structural bridge design, or energy system modeling for smart cities. Apply
Ferrovial
ES, PL 6 months 17 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Roles in construction and "Highways" business units. Focus on field engineering for transport infrastructure and implementing digital twin technology. Apply
Holcim
CH, DE, FR 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Mechanical and Chemical engineers work on decarbonizing cement production or developing circular economy solutions for construction waste. Apply
🔬 R&D / SPECIALTY TECH / SOFTWARE
CERN
Geneva, CH 8-13 weeks Nov 2025 26 Jan 2026 Open Application → Interview You will work on technical projects like designing cryogenics systems for the LHC, developing particle detector software, or testing superconducting magnets. Apply
IMEC
Leuven, BE 3-6 months Aug 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns perform master's thesis research on next-gen semiconductor scaling, silicon photonics, or biosensor interfaces in state-of-the-art cleanrooms. Apply
Fraunhofer
Germany 3-6 months 18 Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview As a research assistant ("HiWi"), you support projects ranging from MP3 audio coding (IIS) to laser technology (ILT) or solar energy systems (ISE). Apply
Max Planck
Germany Varies Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Interns conduct fundamental research in fields like Intelligent Systems (robotics/ML), Quantum Optics, or Solid State Research alongside PhD students. Apply
DLR
Germany 3-6 months Rolling Jan 2026 Open Application → Interview Work involves simulating space mission trajectories, testing new composite materials for aircraft wings, or analyzing satellite earth observation data. Apply
Northvolt
Stockholm, SE Summer / 6 months Sep 2025 Dec 2025 Open Application → OA → Interview Summer interns work on "Validation & Test," cycling battery cells, analyzing degradation data, or optimizing the chemical recycling process (Revolt). Apply
Bending Spoons
 IT, ES, PL 8-12 weeks 14 Jan 2026 Rolling Open Application → OA → Interview Work on high-impact, production software at scale, taking full ownership across full-stack systems while learning from elite engineering teams in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. Apply
ESRF
Grenoble, FR 4 weeks Sep 2025 Nov 2025 Open Application → Screening → Interview Work at the European Synchrotron. Interns design high-precision mechanical alignment systems for beamlines or high-vacuum chamber components. Apply
VTT Research
Finland 3-6 months Dec 2025 Feb 2026 Open Application → Interview Perform research on quantum computing hardware, bio-based plastic alternatives, or AI-driven additive manufacturing processes. Apply
Paul Scherrer
Villigen, CH 3-6 months Sep 2025 Nov 2025 Open Application → Interview Engineering interns work on accelerator technologies, proton therapy instrumentation, or fuel cell research for mobility applications. Apply
Max Planck (Astronomy)
Heidelberg, DE Summer (3 months) Dec 2025 15 Jan 2026 Open Application → Selection Develop instruments for the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) or perform data processing for exoplanet characterization missions. Apply
Equinor
Norway Summer (7 weeks) Oct 2025 1 Dec 2025 Open Application → Interview Summer engineers work on carbon capture and storage (CCS) infrastructure, offshore wind site planning, or digital twin development for energy platforms. Apply
📦 PACKAGING & FOOD TECH
Tetra Pak
SE, IT, DE, NL 3-6 months Dec 2025 Rolling Open Application → Interview Mechanical and automation engineers focus on food safety, sustainable packaging material R&D, and Industry 4.0 factory digitalization. Apply
Nestlé
CH, DE, FR 6 months Rolling Rolling Open Application → Interview Industrial and Chemical engineers work on supply chain optimization, sustainable food processing, or packaging recyclability. Apply
🇬🇧Work Permits for British Citizens (Post-Brexit)

British passport holders can work in these roles, but the process has changed due to Brexit. You no longer have automatic "Right to Work" in the EU, so you'll need work permits or visas depending on the country.

Key Points:

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Work Permits Required: For most EU countries (Germany, France, Spain, etc.), you'll need a Work Visa or Internship Permit. Large companies like BMW, Airbus, and ASML regularly sponsor non-EU citizens.
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90-Day Rule: You can visit the EU for up to 90 days without a visa, but you cannot work. You must obtain the correct permit before starting.
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Student Internships: If the internship is part of your university degree, many countries offer easier "Student Internship" visas.

Country-Specific Requirements:

Country Difficulty Key Requirement More Info
Ireland Very Easy None required (Common Travel Area - same as working in the UK!) 🔗 Gov.uk
Germany Medium "Internship Visa" requires a training plan from the company 🔗 Official
France Medium Convention de Stage (internship agreement signed by your university) 🔗 Campus France
Netherlands Harder Company may need to prove they couldn't find an EU candidate (engineering roles often qualify for "High-Skilled" exemptions) 🔗 IND
Switzerland Hard Strict quotas for non-EU/EFTA nationals 🔗 SEM
Country More Info
Ireland 🔗 Gov.uk
Germany 🔗 Official
France 🔗 Campus France
Netherlands 🔗 IND
Switzerland 🔗 SEM
💡Application Tip:

When applying, do NOT claim "I have the right to work in the EU". Instead, use this phrasing: "I am a British citizen and will require a standard internship visa/work permit, which I am eligible to apply for upon receiving a formal offer."

Good News: Most major engineering firms on this list have dedicated International Mobility teams that handle visa sponsorship regularly. The process is typically straightforward for internships at large companies.

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