Mechanical · Simulation and Engineering
Mechanical Simulation and Product Engineering Internship
Build a defensible engineering simulation workflow and use results to improve a product design.
A simulation-led mechanical pathway in which learners prepare geometry, define loads and constraints, assess numerical results and document a product-engineering decision.
Program overview
Eligible branches: Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics
Target learner level: Learners with introductory mechanics and CAD familiarity who want to understand simulation workflows.
Prerequisites: Introductory mechanics and CAD familiarity · Simulation exercises are educational and not safety certification
Technologies and tools
Statics · stress and strain · finite-element method · mesh quality · boundary conditions · convergence checks · modal and thermal study concepts
Practical assignments
- Set up a linear static study with justified loads and constraints
- Compare simplified calculations with simulation output
- Run mesh refinement and evaluate convergence and assumptions
Capstone project
Use a reproducible simulation workflow to compare a product design iteration and document an evidence-based recommendation.
Expected deliverables
- Geometry and simulation setup notes
- Mesh, load and boundary-condition rationale
- Result comparison and convergence evidence
- Assumptions and limitations report
- Engineering review presentation
Learning outcomes
- Set up a basic structural simulation with justified assumptions
- Interpret stress, displacement and convergence responsibly
- Use simulation evidence to recommend a design iteration
Week-by-week curriculum
The program follows a 13-week core pathway. Weeks 14–15 are optional advanced work when the project scope calls for it.
Weeks 1–2
Orientation, fundamentals and setup
- Orientation, simulation scope, units, CAD cleanup and solver setup
- Statics, stress/strain, material properties and boundary-condition concepts
Weeks 3–5
Core concepts and guided learning
- Finite-element method concepts, mesh types and element quality
- Loads, constraints, contacts and linear static study workflow
- Read stress, displacement and reaction results with physical checks
Weeks 6–8
Intermediate concepts and practical exercises
- Mesh refinement, convergence checks and sensitivity to assumptions
- Modal/thermal analysis overview and choosing the correct study type
- Correlate simplified calculations with simulation outputs
Weeks 9–11
Advanced topics, specialist tools and project development
- Contact/nonlinearity awareness, fatigue concepts and failure criteria
- Design optimization, material selection and simulation report standards
- Build a product-engineering capstone around an explicit design question
Weeks 12–13
Capstone completion, testing, documentation and evaluation
- Complete simulation setup, design iteration and comparison evidence
- Review mesh, units, assumptions, convergence and result plausibility
- Present engineering recommendation, limitations and reproducible report
Weeks 14–15 · Optional
Advanced extension and final presentation
- Add a thermal/modal study or sensitivity case when suitable
- Refine geometry based on evidence and present the final engineering review
Frequently asked questions
Is prior experience required?
The prerequisites listed on this page describe helpful preparation. The opening weeks include a guided refresher; learners should be ready to practise consistently and complete project work.
Can simulation results certify a safety-critical design?
No. The exercises are educational and are not professional validation or certification for safety-critical products.