Placements

Placements - School of Engineering

Welcome to Engineering Placements at Warwick

At the University of Warwick’s School of Engineering, we connect ambitious, highly skilled students with forward-thinking businesses through our placement programmes. Whether you're seeking fresh insight, additional resource, or future talent, our students are ready to contribute meaningfully to your organisation. Explore how partnering with us can bring real value to your business.

What we can offer your business

Access to highly skilled students trained in cutting-edge engineering disciplines including mechanical, civil, electronic, systems and biomedical systems engineering.
Fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to ongoing projects.
Flexible placement durations, including year-long industrial placements, summer internships, and the potential for academic project involvement to suit your business needs.
Support with advertisement of roles through myAdvantage, our dedicated - and free to use - careers portal.
Opportunity to trial potential future employees in a low-risk, high-reward environment.
Enhanced brand visibility among top-tier engineering students and academic staff.
Collaboration with a top-ranking, research intensive Russell Group university recognised for world-leading research and industry partnerships.
Contribution to developing industry-ready graduates, helping shape the next generation of engineers

Benefits of taking a placement student

Fresh insight and up-to-date knowledge from students trained in the latest engineering theories, technologies, and methodologies.
Cost-effective resource for supporting ongoing projects, research, or innovation initiatives.
Increased productivity, with motivated students eager to apply their skills and make a real impact.
Opportunity to assess talent early, creating a strong pipeline for future graduate recruitment.
New energy and perspectives, often bringing creative solutions and questioning assumptions with a fresh mindset.
Enhanced links with the University of Warwick, opening doors to future collaboration, research partnerships, and recruitment opportunities.
Positive contribution to the development of future engineers, supporting skills growth and industry readiness.

What Skills our Engineers Bring

Solid foundation in core engineering principles gained through a universal broad-based curriculum in the first year of study for all degree programmes.
Technical expertise across core engineering disciplines including mechanical, civil, electronic, systems, and biomedical systems engineering.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, developed through rigorous academic training and hands-on project work.
Proficiency in industry-standard tools and technologies such as CAD (Fusion 360), MATLAB, and simulation software.
Project management and teamwork experience, gained through multidisciplinary group projects, design challenges, and real-world case studies.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, essential for reporting findings, presenting ideas, and working across departments.
Adaptability and quick learning, enabling them to integrate rapidly into professional environments and pick up new tools and workflows.
Creativity and innovation, encouraged through research-led teaching and opportunities to work on pioneering design and development projects.
Understanding of sustainability and ethics in engineering, aligned with modern industry values and regulatory expectations.

Recent placement providers include

Airbus
Apple
Bentley
Bosch
Cummins
Dyson
EDF Energy
GSK
Jaguar Land Rover
Johnson & Johnson
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Microsoft
National Grid
Network Rail
Procter & Gamble
Rolls-Royce
Siemens Mobility
Triumph Motorcycles
Uniper
WSP