Industrial Placement Engineer

Overview

Together, we move the world—we’ve been doing it for over 100 years. At MAHLE, as a leading international development partner and systems supplier to the automotive industry, we pursue the objective of making mobility more efficient, more environmentally friendly, more convenient, and more economical. As part of our dual strategy, we are working both on the intelligent combustion engine for the use of hydrogen and other nonfossil fuels and on technologies for fuel cells and e-mobility.

MAHLE generated sales of €11.7 billion in 2024. Employing just under 68,000 people at 135 production locations and 11 technology centers, the company is represented in 28 countries. (as at: 12/31/2024). Join our MAHLE team! #Stronger Together

Undergraduate Placement Engineer (Sept 2026) in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Electrical / Software

MAHLE Powertrain is a global engineering consultancy that specialises in the design, development and integration both of advanced internal combustion engines and of electrified powertrain systems. Our dual technological strategy is the further optimisation of internal combustion engines combined with pushing ahead with the development of electromobility.

We are seeking exceptional undergraduate engineers in mechanical, mechatronics, electrical and software engineering disciplines to contribute to the realisation of our technological strategy and to the growth and development of our engineering team. You will help to shape the future within the constantly evolving Automotive industry.

• One of 4 twelve month placements at our Northampton site, commencing in September 2026
• Opportunities to develop your technical and interpersonal skills
• Practical experience in one of our main departments, such as Research & Advanced Engineering, Design and Analysis, Development, Calibration and Controls or Build & Test
• Innovative live projects from day one which will have a direct impact on our business
• Friendly & supportive working environment
• Opportunity to gain fast track access to our graduate programme once you have completed your studies

Some areas that would pique our interest are:

• Studying towards a MEng or BEng Degree in Automotive Engineering
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  Mechanical Engineering
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  Mechatronics
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  Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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  Systems and Control Engineering or Instrumentation
• Flexibility, passion to deliver, analytical thinking and collaboration with a real interest in the future of powertrains
• Extra-curricular activities would be advantageous

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25 Days holiday and statutory entitlement

Technical interviews will be held from January 2026

• Entry level:
  Internship
• Part- / Full-time:
  Full Time
• Functional area:
  
  R&D
• Department:
  Services
• Location:
  
  Northampton, GB

Closing date for applications
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As a team player and someone who thinks ahead, you can deploy all your skills with us. In cooperation with colleagues from different countries and areas, you contribute in designing the mobility of the future. When selecting MAHLE, you choose trend-setting technologies and strategies. Are you interested in working with us and developing efficient and environmentally-friendly solutions, optimising existing products, and turning innovative ideas into reality?

Then MAHLE is the right address for you.

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