Summer internship 2026 (3 months)

We are searching for enthusiastic science, production, development and electronics engineering undergraduates looking for industry internships or placements in an exciting, progressive Cambridgeshire business making ground-breaking advancements in graphene-based electronics technologies.

Paragraf is leading the way in graphene electronics, specialising in the deposition of high purity 2D graphene and its incorporation into ready to use devices. Our patented, contamination free method of manufacturing graphene at scale delivers game changing opportunities to transform electronics with massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.

Our company mission is to deliver significantly improved, more accessible technologies in application spaces ranging from medical science through to green, renewable energy, bringing the benefits of graphene to all.  We are searching for people who are driven by the idea of achieving what is currently out of reach, passionate about delivering science and technology that will enrich society. If you have this mindset and would like to bring your unique skills and ideas to Paragraf, we would love to hear from you and find out if you would like to join our exciting journey.

Our Industrial Placement programme offers ambitious, capable under-graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside diverse and highly skilled experts in their field. You’ll be working on projects that really matter and will make a difference, these can range depending on the team you’re supporting, anything from our innovation team through to production.

Role Responsibilities

Research Roles

Providing experimental support across a range of projects, including

• Conducting material characterisation measurements using AFM and Raman
• Hall test measurements
• Chemical exposure and heat tests

• Manufacture of devices
• Defect density measurements
• Analysis of results and trends
• Ad hoc experimental work
• Presentation of results through completion of slides and verbal feedback at technology meetings
• General upkeep of equipment and liaising along with facilities team for larger maintenance work
• Ensuring communication flow of information across the project teams.
• Technical research through the review of literature, and communication of findings.
• Management of lab consumables, including stock inventory, ordering, distribution and contact with external suppliers
• Completion of records of invention (ROI’s) and lessons learnt documentation.
• Completion of standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Completion of COSHH forms for new on-site chemicals.
• Provide training to new joiners on equipment and experimental techniques.

Electronics or production roles:

• Design experiments and collect and analyse process data to aid optimisation of equipment
• Design, build & operate mechanical and electrical test systems
• Rigorously test electronic devices and their designs including environmental, lifetime, EMC and safety testing
• Undertake prototyping, test and debugging of designs and products using industry standard test equipment
• Monitor all processes to prevent correct equipment malfunction
• Take a thorough, hands-on experimental approach to trouble shooting problems and issues and help develop and progress solutions
• Generate and implement test plans for projects and report on progress, findings and deliverables as well as provide recommendations for next steps.
• Work with other teams to ensure projects progress to schedule

Closing date for applications Friday 19th December, with assessment days being held in January and February in anticipation for the successful individuals to join us for the summer.

Requirements

• Undergraduate in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics/ Robotics and Computer Science
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive, organised, detail oriented and demonstrate accuracy and consistency
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience

We can give you an exciting opportunity to join the Paragraf Team on an industrial placement, which will give you an opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside diverse and highly skilled experts in their field, supporting you to achieve key deliverables and develop your own skills and knowledge. The placement will be fully integrated with your university requirements to ensure you gain the most value possible from your experience with us.

Benefits

At Paragraf we are constantly looking for new ways to support and reward our team. This is our current list of benefits, they are subject to change and review:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays,
• Provision of breakfast (yoghurts, cereals etc) and hot and cold drinks