Internship in Mechanics - Spring 2027

Become an intern at LINAK

For English click here; Mechanical Internship

Do you want an internship that gives you both professional challenges, hands-on experience, and a strong sense of community? As an intern at LINAK you will become part of a unique intern network and have the opportunity to work professionally with mechanics in an international company.

Each semester we welcome 20–25 interns from different study programs. You will become part of the LINAK family and work closely with skilled colleagues. There is an opportunity to work on both larger and smaller tasks, all arising from real problems in value-creating projects.

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About the internship – Mechanical

We are looking for interns with drive, a desire to learn, and an interest in mechanics who want to be part of a professional and collaborative environment.

We are looking for interns in the following areas

Existing Products

In EP you help ensure that our products remain competitive – and you become a key person in the product's future lifecycle.

Tasks may include

• Analysis and technical product improvements
• Cost optimization and smaller development projects
• Quality improvements and complaint handling
• Dialogue with internal and external partners

Research & Development (R&D)

In R&D you participate in development projects from idea to continuous production.

Tasks may include

• Mechanical calculations and design tasks
• Practical tests and analyses
• Documentation throughout the development process

Production Technology

In Production Technology you play a central role in the development of production equipment. Here you get a broad technical interface combined with practical challenges.

Tasks may include

• Specification and development of production and automation equipment
• Working with everything from collaborative robots to technical and more traditional solutions
• Close collaboration with production and external suppliers

About you

To create the best possible match we would like to know which area within mechanics you are most passionate about. You do not need to know everything in advance – the most important is that you:

• are pursuing a relevant education within mechanics, e.g., mechanical engineering, mechatronics or similar
• see opportunities rather than limitations
• want practical experience and a steep learning curve
• have a positive and welcoming attitude
• can view problems from several perspectives
• are motivated by academic challenges

About LINAK

LINAK is an international, Danish family-owned company with revenue of over DKK 4 billion. We develop and manufacture electric actuator solutions used in everything from agricultural machinery and industrial automation to hospital beds and height-adjustable tables. With its headquarters in Denmark and subsidiaries worldwide, LINAK is a global company with strong roots in Danish quality and engineering. We employ 2,500 people – including 1,200 in Guderup near Sønderborg – and have production in Denmark, the USA, Slovakia, China and Thailand.

Our values form the basis for how we work. We always put the customer and user first, maintain high quality standards and work purposefully with innovation and continuous improvement. At the same time, our culture is built on trust , responsibility , and collaboration , where employees have room to develop and contribute with their expertise in a respectful and open work environment.

As an intern at LINAK you will gain

• an internship with either pay or lodging (depending on the study)
• a paid student dorm room where you will live in Sønderborg together with our other interns (if you are not already living nearby)
• a fixed mentor and ongoing feedback
• opportunity for independent responsibility – with support along the way
• a strong social intern community
• opportunity to participate in exciting events in our employees' association
• insight into everyday life in an international company
• opportunity to collaborate on a final project

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Practical information

Start: February 2027

Application deadline: None – we process applications on an ongoing basis

When applying please

• describe why you are applying for an internship at LINAK, and tell us which tasks or areas you would most like to work with
• specify the desired internship period
• attach a preliminary transcript

It is important for us to ensure the right match – both professionally and personally – and therefore we often involve several departments in the process when assessing candidates. This may mean it takes a little time before you hear from us. We will get back to you as soon as we can.

Contact

If you have questions, you are welcome to contact

HR employee Christina Struck Rasmussen by phone +45 73 15 14 53

LINAK A/S

Group Headquarters

Smedevænget 8, Guderup

6430 Nordborg