Engineering Internship

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2 - 12 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 5  · 
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Highlights

  • Hands-on experience on Drones, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy & Industry 5.0
  • Ideal for Engineering and IT students/graduates
  • Develop your skills and understanding of different interdisciplinary engineering aspects
  • Participate in research projects
  • Explore the most vibrant city in Greece and the surrounding islands


Especially good for

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Groups
50+

About the program

Get hands-on experience on Drones, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy & Industry 5.0 working at a research center in Greece

This is an in-country hands-on internship program, at the research center of the International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki (Greece) with provided shared housing and local team support.

Interns will have the opportunity to choose between four career paths: Drones, Electric ...

About the program

This is an in-country hands-on internship program, at the research center of the International Hellenic University in Thessaloniki (Greece) with provided shared housing and local team support.

Interns will have the opportunity to choose between four career paths: Drones, Electric Vehicles, Renewable Energy & Industry 5.0

Drones: Interns will have the opportunity to design, assemble, program drones and their sub-systems. The program is designed to be hands-on and allow the intern to work in various phases of the drone development including field work.

Electromobility: The participants will work across the spectrum of sustainable mobility solutions and sub-systems such as electric vehicles (cars, bikes, scooters), batteries, chargers, powertrains etc.

Renewable Energy: Photovoltaic systems (cells, batteries, power electronics, etc) will be the main applied research topics that the interns will work on, under a range of application areas (buildings, vehicles etc).

Industry 5.0: This internship focuses on getting hands on experience in human-centric technologies (AI, AR/VR, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, IoT, Robots and user interface/experience design) in order to support projects across a range of different industries.

The team is made-up by well known professors and PhD researchers involved with large engineering & academic projects around Europe, eliminating any language barriers and offering international expertise. Our engineering internship program offers pre-engineering & graduates students the opportunity to gain top quality experience interning on drones. With valuable experience, you’ll develop your skills and understanding of different engineering aspects.


Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over and preferably with least one year of undergraduate study completed, with a relevant scientific major such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, physics etc. Interns must have a genuine interest in engineering and commitment to observation of both practical and theoretical topics.

Internships start on Mondays (with arrival on a Sunday) and interns have a choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks .

As for Greece, perhaps there is no need for an introduction. It is one of the most popular and safest destinations in the world. Situated in southeast Europe it is blessed with sun, friendly people, rich cuisine and a truly unique landscape that spans from green forests to the deep blue sea. With its 2,500 years of history and its 1,400 islands there is plenty to discover in Greece and it will satisfy the most demanding visitor. Greece is one of the warmest countries in Europe with long, hot & dry summers and mild winters. The popular time to visit Greece is between May to September end. Occasionally heatwaves may occur with temperatures peaking (1-2 days) around 105°F / 41°C.



Typical day

A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day beginning at 09:00am and ending around 5pm. During this time, you will take part in the daily routine designing and developing engineering solutions. There are 5 ongoing large projects to work on (Drones / Electromobility / ...

Typical day

A typical working week runs from Monday to Friday, with each day beginning at 09:00am and ending around 5pm. During this time, you will take part in the daily routine designing and developing engineering solutions. There are 5 ongoing large projects to work on (Drones / Electromobility / Renewables / Industry 5.0 / Cybersecurity) and depending on your skills, experience and internship duration, you will be given sub tasks to complete. These may be, design mechanical/electronics, assembly, software programming and field testing


Free-time activities

The placement takes place inside the vibrant city of Thessaloniki where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ferry to one of ...

Free-time activities

The placement takes place inside the vibrant city of Thessaloniki where many cultural events and activities take place. You have the chance to explore the historical sites or swim in the beaches around it. During your weekends you can travel to near by cities, towns or take the ferry to one of the hundreds of picturesque islands. At the internship site, you can visit the local Erasmus office and join the numerous touristic & sport activities that they regularly organize.

Nearby attractions include the countless pristine sandy beaches of Chalkidiki, the nearby islands of Skiathos, Skopelos, Alonissos & Thassos.


Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (fluently)

Criminal Background Check

required

Required Documents

CV, Passport copy, Profile Photo and Criminal Background Check

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Other Skills

Interns must have a genuine interest in engineering and commitment to observation of both practical and theoretical topics.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 09:00 - 17:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Cerca Abroad

To apply for this internship, its quick, easy and free!
– Program Fees Include:
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Airport pick-up
  • Customized internship plan
  • Fully furnished shared Accommodation
  • Local English speaking coordinator
  • International reference letter
  • Internship placement
  • Program & host city orientation
– Program Fees do not include:
  • Local activities & meals
  • International/local travel costs
  • Travel document assistance & Insurance
  • Any other service not mentioned

We will review your application and if we accept you on this internship we will ask you to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The remaining of your internship fees (less your initial deposit payment) will be due no less than 30 days before your internship start date.

Prior to your arrival you will also be asked to pay a $400 security deposit to cover potential damages, to the apartments and host sites, which is fully refunded after check-out within 30 days if everything is in order.

Airport Pickup at Thessaloniki International Airport

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on the Sunday before the Monday start date. To qualify for the free pickup interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport interns will be welcomed and transferred to their housing. For interns arriving at an earlier date, a pickup maybe provided if requested and subject to availability.



Accommodation

The accommodation is fully furnished (single or double beds), with WiFi, shared with 1-5 other mixed-sex interns. The last night of the accommodation is the Friday night of the final week, leaving interns free to depart on Saturday. Extra nights of accommodation or private apartments can be arranged in advance, if requested and subject to availability.

Internet Access

Good access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Food & Beverages

Food, snacks or beverages are at extra costs.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Thessaloniki International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki. We assist you to find cheap flights to Greece. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Greece provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Greece you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Greece. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

The program operates throughout the year except for August and the two weeks around New Years Day.
 
Internships start on Mondays and have the choice to participate to a program between a minimum of 2 weeks or up to a maximum of 12 weeks.

The program fee includes a free airport pickup on Sunday before the start date on Monday. To qualify for the free pickup, interns are required to arrive between 9am-6pm. At the airport you will be welcomed and transferred to your housing. For interns arriving at an earlier time, a pick-up service can be provided upon request and subject to availability.



Availability
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Program fees

2 weeks (min. stay) 1,889€
3 weeks 2,485€
4 weeks 3,082€
5 weeks 3,678€
6 weeks 4,275€
7 weeks 4,871€
8 weeks 5,368€
9 weeks 5,865€
10 weeks 6,362€
11 weeks 6,859€
12 weeks (max. stay) 7,357€
Average fees 778€/week

Program fees

778€ per week 2 - 12 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

Visa Master Card Maestro American Express PayPal

NO CREDIT CARD FEES


Duration

2 - 12 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.


Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Cerca Abroad during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.


Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad

Outstanding 5 rating (126 reviews)

Agency

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Dennis

Spoken languages: English

About the project

Study, Volunteer, Intern Abroad programs in Greece or Remote Internships in Europe

Meet your organization

Cerca Abroad specializes in engineering solutions and educational programs. The company started in 2017 by offering medical shadowing internships to hundreds of participants from around the world. Over the past few years it has expanded its program portfolio of in-person (agricultural, engineering, environmental, health) and remote internships (agricultural, engineering, health & safety, marketing, software) to Erasmus+ funded MSc degrees & courses (electromobility, marine/maritime ICT, precision agriculture), offering a range of exciting educational pathways.

126 reviews · rating5

Landon Sacrey rating5

2023 at Engineering Internship

I’m a computer science student from San Francisco, California. I just do this internship because the title was really interesting to me. I like working hands- on with electronics and this was the electronic vehicles and drones program. So, I was able to learn a lot about programing and all things ...
Joseph Mekhamer rating5

2023 at Engineering Internship

I am currently studying a bachelor at mechanical engineering at the University of Oregon Australia. The reason why I am completing this internship is because I must complete twelve days of industrial training in order to graduate from my University in Australia and to finish my degree. I also ...
Mahen Krishnakumar rating5

2023 at Engineering Internship

I am an engineering student from the Langara College, Canada. I chose this biotechnology internship to gain transferable laboratory skills and some exposure to active work. I believe this internship would help my career as an aspiring bioengineer. During my time here in this lab I was able to see ...
Ajay Sharma rating5

2023 at Engineering Internship

My name is Ajay Sharma and I’m from Vancouver, British Columbia and I chose this internship because it was about flying drones and electric vehicles and I’ve always had an interest into things that fly, and eVs of course. I’ve picked this internship to learn more about drones, building eVs ...
Aiyappa Codanda Cariappa rating5

2022 at Engineering Internship

I am C.C. Aiyappa, I am doing my graduate studies in electronics and telecommunications. The name of my University is N.M.I.M.S. The reason I chose this internship is because it involved engineering and drones really fascinate me, the number of tasks they can achieve and the future potential as ...
Gabriel Grays rating5

2022 at Engineering Internship

I am an undergraduate currently and I’m going to study at the University of Newcastle in September. I’m going to be studying mechanical engineering. I chose this engineering internship in the basis of my passion for innovation, design and problem solving and this internship portrayed whatever ...

Location

Europe > Southern Europe > Greece > Thessaloniki

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