Internship Highlights

Minimum Duration: 2-weeks
Maximum Duration: 12-weeks
Availability: All year round except for August and the two weeks around New Year’s Day
Fees: Starting from $2,000
Language: The internship is conducted in English
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Location: Athens, Greece
Eligibility requirement: Must be 18 years old or over, preferably with at least one year of undergraduate study in mechanical, aerospace, marine, civil, biomedical, materials engineering, or a related STEM discipline. Previous CAD experience is beneficial but not required.
University Credit: Cerca Abroad in cooperation with Webster University (Athens Campus) is able to offer a transferable US university credit option for this internship program. Learn more here.

Computational Engineering Internship

This is an in-country hands-on program with provided shared housing and local team support.

Step into the world of digital engineering and discover how numerical simulations help engineers understand the behavior of structures, materials, and mechanical components. From preparing computational models to analyzing stresses and deformations, explore the techniques used to evaluate engineering performance and support informed design decisions.

Program Overview

The program takes place at an innovative engineering company based at the Lefkippos Technology Park in Athens, where participants receive guidance from experienced engineers working in simulation and computational analysis. Through structured workshops, practical assignments, and engineering case studies, interns develop an understanding of professional CAE workflows and their applications across different industries.

Key Learning Experiences

• Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE): Understand the principles of computational engineering, digital simulation workflows, and their applications in industrial design and research.
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA): Learn how to prepare and simplify models, generate computational meshes, assess mesh quality, and define appropriate simulation conditions.
• Structural Analysis: Explore how engineers evaluate stresses, strains, deformations, and structural behaviour under different loading conditions.
• Simulation-Driven Design: Discover how numerical results support engineering decisions, design improvements, and performance optimisation.
• Engineering Case Studies: Apply theoretical knowledge through guided exercises and practical analysis of engineering components and systems.
• Additive Manufacturing: Gain an introduction to 3D printing technologies and their relationship with digital engineering and product development.

Why Choose This Internship?

• Technical Expertise: Develop a foundation in CAE and FEA, including numerical modelling, mesh generation, structural analysis, and simulation result interpretation.
• Analytical Thinking: Strengthen problem-solving abilities by evaluating engineering challenges and using computational results to assess design performance.
• Project Experience: Gain experience preparing technical engineering studies, organising simulation results, and communicating findings through technical reports.
• Professional Development: Build skills relevant to engineering design, product development, computational analysis, and industrial research.
• Career Exploration: Discover how simulation technologies are applied across mechanical, aerospace, marine, civil, biomedical, and manufacturing industries.

Who Should Apply?

This internship is ideal for:

• Mechanical, Aerospace & Marine Engineering Students: Interested in structural analysis, component performance, and computational engineering.
• Civil & Materials Engineering Students: Seeking an introduction to numerical modelling, structural behaviour, and material response.
• Biomedical Engineering Students: Interested in simulation techniques and their applications to engineering components and systems.
• Other STEM Students & Recent Graduates: Looking to develop practical knowledge of CAE, FEA, and simulation-driven engineering design.

Program Benefits

Technical Expertise: Develop a foundation in CAE and FEA, including numerical modelling, mesh generation, structural analysis, and simulation result interpretation.

Analytical Thinking: Strengthen problem-solving abilities by evaluating engineering challenges and using computational results to assess design performance.

Project Experience: Gain experience preparing technical engineering studies, organising simulation results, and communicating findings through technical reports.

Professional Development: Build skills relevant to engineering design, product development, computational analysis, and industrial research.

Career Exploration: Discover how simulation technologies are applied across mechanical, aerospace, marine, civil, biomedical, and manufacturing industries.

Associated career paths:

CAE Engineer, FEA Analyst, Simulation Engineer, Structural Analysis Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Computational Engineer, Product Development Engineer, R&D Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aerospace Engineer, Marine Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Materials Engineer, Engineering Design Consultant

Fees include:
– 24/7 in-country support
– Airport pick-up
– Customized internship plan
– Fully furnished shared accommodation
– Local English speaking coordinator
– International reference letter
– Program & host city orientation
– Support before, during, and after your internship
– Sourcing and securing your internship placement
– Supervisor coaching
– Support to gain academic credit

Fees do not Include:
– Airport drop-off
– Local activities, meals/drinks (of any sort)
– International/local travel costs (incl public transport)
– Visa (if required), vaccinations
– Travel Insurance (mandatory), background check (mandatory)
– Any other service not mentioned

Important Things to Note:
– A program fee deposit of US$350 is required to secure your internship. This deposit is part of the total program fee and is not an additional fee.
– The remaining program fee balance is due 60 days before your internship start date.
– A US$400 refundable security bond may be required for accommodation and/or host sites. It is separate from the program fee and subject to deductions for damage or missing items.
– Terms and Conditions apply
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– All applicable fees are disclosed before payment.