Marine Engineering Intern

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Internship information

At Alfa Laval Aalborg, we are looking for committed 9th semester marine engineering students. Every year, both in the spring and the fall, we open our doors to two to three students. As a marine engineering intern, you will have a unique opportunity to work in Alfa Laval's Test Center, where you will gain valuable practical experience. In the final phase of the internship, there is an opportunity to work as service technicians on various ships around Europe, providing broad exposure and insight into the maritime industry.

What do the tasks involve?

In the Test Center, during the first phase of the internship, you will be involved in a range of technical and collaborative tasks, including:

• Understanding the systems of technical installations – examining the construction, operation, maintenance, and upkeep of systems.
• Operation of systems and technical installations.
• Troubleshooting instruments and equipment.
• Participation in tests, for example, combustion tests on boilers/motors, freshwater generation, emission cleaning, including documentation and calculations for these tests.
• Construction or assembly of electrical panels.
• Collaboration with marine engineers, engineers, blacksmiths, and electricians.

In the final phase of your internship as a service technician, you will work closely with experienced technicians and develop your skills through practical experience on ships across Europe. Your tasks will include:

• Troubleshooting and adjusting of burner combustion.
• Troubleshooting of mechanical burner components.
• Electrical troubleshooting on boiler systems and control systems.
• Upgrading control systems and other system components.
• Commissioning new and retrofitted boiler systems.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting of E-PowerPack and OceanGlide.
• General crew information and training.

Tasks often come at short notice and varies in frequency, content, and location.

It is a requirement that you have a valid health certificate for seafarers (blue book) to be sent out on assignments. If you’re interested in being a marine engineer intern with us, we can consider offering the opportunity to stay in the company apartment during the internship period.

Are you ready to set sail towards an internship that can shape your future? Apply now and take the first step towards a career filled with challenges and discoveries.

For questions and applications

Applications and CVs are checked on an ongoing basis.

For more information, please contact

Head of Test Centre & Technology Development, Lars Bo Anders larsbo.andersen@alfalaval.com or Field Service Manager, Kasper Juul Kristensen at kasperjuul.kristensen@alfalaval.com.