Student opportunities

Global Internship Program

Join a transformative experience within Atlas Copco Group’s Industrial Technique business area. This Program is for curious minds with a heart for transformation. Each year we welcome students from diverse fields who thrive on innovation and want to make a real impact.

At Atlas Copco Group, we believe every idea matters - especially yours.

As an intern within the Industrial Technique business area, you will have the opportunity to apply your curiosity and ideas, collaborate with our global community, and gain valuable work experience along your studies.  

Your building blocks for a fulfilling career are right here.

Participants of 2024.

Is this program right for me?

Your field of study

We are looking for talent in various areas relevant to our business, such as AI, R&D, digitalization, sales, marketing, and more! 

Your location

We offer internships across our global locations. In 2026, we had positions available in Turkey, UK, Germany, Italy, South Africa, China, Mexico, Slovakia, US, Sweden and Thailand.  

When to apply

Application process is currently closed. Next Global Internship Program is expected to run in 2027.

Join our Strategic Business Challenge and Stockholm Power Week

As part of your global internship, you will virtually collaborate on real business cases from our Industrial Technique business area through our Strategic Business Challenges.

The challenge is all about creative problem-solving, bringing in fresh perspectives, and collaborating in global teams.  

The project culminates during your final internship week (August 24-28, 2026), when you will join us in Sweden for our Stockholm Power Week to present your results to the business area management team.

It is an exciting week of connection, inspiration and challenge – a chance to build lasting relationships and explore how your work contributes to the bigger picture.

What do you gain from the Global Internship?

Make an impact locally, from day one

You will join a local team and work on real business projects that contributes directly to our operations, gaining hands-on experience and seeing the results of your work in action. We offer flexibility in full or part-time engagements.

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Gain international experience

Work and be inspired by peers across borders on international projects and workshops. You’ll build cross-cultural skills, expand your global mindset, and connect with passionate innovators around the world.

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Grow with guidance

You will be supported by a mentor and manager who care about your development. Through regular feedback and coaching, you will build confidence, sharpen your skills beyond the academic realm, and grow as individual.

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Optional

Turn your master thesis into a career opportunity

Optionally you can explore pioneering business topics and write a master thesis that blends academic excellence with real-world relevance. You will work closely with experts, access live data and contribute to innovation within our Group.

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Student stories

Hear from our interns as they share their experiences and insights from the Global Internship Program.
Discover how our culture helped them grow professionally and personally.

Hear from our program participants

From personal growth to expanding professional skills, find out what the internship is like and what opportunities it has provided past participants. 

Hear from Felipe, an intern of the Global Internship Program

Felipe completed his EMF/Hydrogen Energy Production global internship. Then he continued his journey to complete his masters thesis with the Industrial Technique business area. 

Hear from Selin, a Service Engineering Intern

Hear from Alex, a Global Sales Intern