STUDENTS · INDUSTRY
Internship
The first time you see engineering outside a laboratory.
Industry placement
Work alongside practising engineers
Recent hosts
Manufacturing, utilities and services
Supervisor approval
Confirm the placement with the department
Report + feedback
Document what you learned
Overview
Internships are where coursework meets a real workplace: safety rules, deadlines, teams and equipment you did not choose. IIEE undergraduates have completed placements with a range of Karachi employers.
The placement is also an assessment. Keep a record of what you did, ask for feedback and submit the required report and feedback form on time.
Where students have worked
Recent placements include Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Novatex, Abbott Pharmaceuticals, Atlas Hitech, Tetra Pak, General Tyres and Allied Engineering.
An earlier batch completed internships at Mind Storm Engineering, Ebrahim Textile Mills, Indus Motors, Atlas Honda, Vision Syndicate, PEL, Igloo, Watson Engineers, K-Electric and Sui Southern Gas.
What to prepare
- A one-page CV with your programme, projects and technical skills.
- A short cover letter tailored to the company.
- Your latest transcript or result card, if requested.
- Student ID and any letter the institute provides.
- A small portfolio or demo of a project you can explain.
- Names of one or two references, with permission.
How to secure a placement
- Shortlist employers that match your programme and interests.
- Apply early — many companies plan internships months ahead.
- Prepare for a short interview and a basic technical conversation.
- Get a written offer or confirmation from the company.
- Confirm the placement and any credit requirements with the internship coordinator.
- Complete the logbook or report and submit the feedback form.
Placement record
Make it count
- Learn the safety rules before you touch anything.
- Keep a daily log of tasks, tools and lessons.
- Ask why a process is done a certain way, not just how.
- Build one small tool or checklist that helps your supervisor.
- Ask for feedback before you leave and stay in touch.
Found a placement?
Confirm it with the department early so the paperwork, supervision and credit requirements are clear.
Placement requirements and deadlines are set by the department. Confirm current rules with the internship coordinator.