Industrial Engineering Placement 2027/28 — Multidisciplinary

HR Wallingford; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Wallingford is offering a one-year industrial placement in Engineering & Technology, based at Wallingford or Manchester. You will gain broad experience across mechanical, electrical and software engineering with real project exposure.

You will work with engineers, contribute to design and testing activities, and develop practical skills in a collaborative environment designed for sandwich-year students.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, control systems, software or related engineering discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are important.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Ability to work independently with guidance and as part of a team.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
• Genuine interest in engineering, technology and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Support design and development activities across engineering projects.
• Assist with creation and maintenance of engineering drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Support testing, validation and commissioning activities.
• Assist with electrical, controls and software development tasks where appropriate.
• Support system integration and engineering investigations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and R&D initiatives.
• Participate in engineering reviews, project meetings and technical workshops.
• Help with management of engineering data and project documentation.
• Assist with project planning, progress reporting and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Proactivity

Interest in engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechatronics/mechanical/electrical/control/software)

Tools

CAD software

Programming

Automation

Electronics

Job description

HR Wallingford is offering a one-year industrial placement in Engineering & Technology, based at Wallingford or Manchester. You will gain broad experience across mechanical, electrical and software engineering with real project exposure.

You will work with engineers, contribute to design and testing activities, and develop practical skills in a collaborative environment designed for sandwich-year students.