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Discovery Internship: Mechanical Modelling Intern (Diaphragm Seal Systems) - (PCI Instruments Ltd)

Details


1105645


Liverpool John Moores University


02/02/2026


Other - See Job


This Internship will run for 100 hours


Smart Casual

Pay


£12.83


£1.55

Description

Role

***Ringfenced to level 5 & 6 LJMU students only***

***Applications must be submitted using the application form linked below. Please upload it instead of a CV. Any other method will not be accepted***

Download application form

 

Duties and responsibilities
Arrange for PCI Diaphragm Seal, Upper and Lower Housing ( will be provided by PCI ) drawing detail to be imported / scannedinto Solidworks.

 
Generate a CAD model of the PCI Diaphragm Seal, Upper and Lower Housing.
 
Identify / measure the volume normally occupied by transmitter fluid in mm3.
 
Based on the thermodynamic properties of the transmitter fluid estimate the level of thermal expansion for given operating temperature ranges – to be advised by PCI.
 
Identify the forces imparted on the diaphragm seal ( Seal design / material mix to be advised by PCI ) using Finite Element Analysis.
 
Attend meetings, internal meetings and meetings with the clients to communicate the results and feedback.
 
Generate a conceptual diaphragm seal selection model

Skills and experience
Qualifications Level 5 or Level 6 students in the HITS School of Mechanical Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University.

 
Skills: 
 
Proficient in using Solid Works CAD, Computational Fluid Dynmics CFD, Heat Transfer and other relevant software.
 
Experience: 
 
Previous experience in SEM scanning, modelling and design is desirable but not essential
 

Location
PR99YF & Hybrid

Additional information

***Ringfenced to level 5 & 6 LJMU students only***

***Applications must be submitted using the application form linked below. Please upload it instead of a CV. Any other method will not be accepted***

Download application form

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday 14th December 2025

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