Graduate Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship Programme UK - 2026

Thorlabs Ltd are delighted to offer an Engineering Scholarship Programme through our UK Engineering Department. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students in the UK who are in their second year (third year in Scotland) of study towards a degree in either Mechanical/Manufacturing or Production Engineering.

Beginning with an immersive 9-week summer placement, this programme will offer real world engineering design experience and lead to a role in a fast growing, multinational company.  Your learning will involve: 

• Exposure to multidisciplinary team working in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment
• Concept design of a real engineering project
• Familiarisation with Solidworks 3D CAD system
• Rapid prototyping and vendor visits
• Assembly, test and evaluation of your design
• Engineering reviews and technical presentations

The Engineering Scholarship Programme offers the following specific ben...