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    4. Mechanical Design Placement Student 2025
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    Sensata Technologies in Antrim has five Mechanical focused Product Design & Analysis Teams consisting of Engineers, Technical Specialists, Managers, Technicians & Students.

    We require high calibre placement students to join our teams on 12 Month Placement, supporting development of our world-leading products, as part of a Global organisation.

    This will be a full-time role based in Antrim, Northern Ireland for approx. 12 months duration.

    Responsibilities

    • Component & Assembly Design, CAD studies and 2D Drawings
    • Organising & building of prototype components
    • Conducting mechanical component testing & report writing
    • Processing design changes using PLM system
    • General Engineering Team support activities

    About you

    Essential criteria

    • Enrolment and partial completion of Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering (Averaging 2:1) or equivalent
    • Experience in 3D CAD packages & 2D drawing preparation
    • Excellent communication (both written and verbal) & interpersonal skills
    • Highly computer literate / proficient in Microsoft Office
    • Initiative, team working, research & problem-solving skills are essential
    • A valid driving licence and access to a car is required

    Desirable criteria

    • Knowledge of SolidWorks and/or CATIA Modelling Packages
    • Experience of plastics and/or rubber moulding
    • Experience of high volume manufacturing processes
    • Technical Interests / Hobbies including hands-on experience

    SmarterTogether

    • Collaborating at Sensata means working with some of the world’s most talented people in an enriching environment that is constantly pushing towards the next best thing
    • Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
    • As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

    Additional information

    • Start times from 7:30 to 9:30 (fully flexible)
    • 33 Days Holidays (pro-rata)
    • Overtime/Time off in Lieu: work extra hours and get paid them or switch into holiday hours
    • Enrolment onto our Placement Programme
    • Free onsite parking

    Sensata is committed to the provision of training and development opportunities. A comprehensive Induction programme is also available to all our new placement students.

    Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.