Acf Mechanical Engineering Intern - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - University of Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Opportunity:

EPCC is the UK's leading centre for Supercomputing and Data Science service provision.

We host and manage leading edge systems such as the UK's national supercomputing service (ARCHER2) and the Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF).

The summer internship programme provides a platform to learn about how our complex site works.

As a 38MW site, containing air-cooled equipment utilising Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) units through to directly water-cooled super computers, this opportunity is unique and exciting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a mechanical engineering student to gain an insight into some of the most complex Data Centre engineering in the country.

A priority focus will be reviewing strategic mechanical changes and updating documentation / layout information for how our core infrastructure works in our plant and computer rooms.

The role will be based at the Advanced Computing Facility in Midlothian.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic organisation that is at the forefront of technology innovation.

This internship is part of the on Campus is run by the Careers Service in collaboration with University departments and Schools.

It offers exclusive summer internships at the University over the summer for 2nd year to penultimate year undergraduate students from the University of Edinburgh based in the UK.

You cannot take part if you are a visiting student, or you have already taken part in the programme before.

Further information about on Campus can be found on our
on campus webpages (opens new browser tab).

Expected commencement date
:
June 3rd 2024

This post is full time (35 hours per week) over a fixed term 12 week period, however, we are open to considering a more flexible approach to suit.

Your skills and attributes for success:

An enthusiasm and interest to learn about large-scale Data Centre & Building Services infrastructure
Working towards a suitable degree in Mechanical Engineering
Awareness of industry best practices, standards and regulations.
An interest in developing data centre strategies that drive efficiency, performance, and sustainability. Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

A competitive salary of UE03 £21,978 to £22,681 per annum, pro rata (A revised salary range for this grade of £22,214 to £24,248 is planned to take effect from Spring 2024)
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, familyfriendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our
staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

As well as great work experience, the Careers Service provides supporting resources, this is combined with a framework to support the development of participants' employability and self-reflection with an Edinburgh Award as part of the internship.

Further information about the Edinburgh Award can be found our
Edinburgh Award homepage (opens new browser window)

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK.

Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)

On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role.

International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note
Interviews will be held March/April 2024.