Junior Customer Project Engineer - 12 Month Student Placement

Camlin Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in Lisburn, Northern Ireland is seeking a Junior Customer Project Engineer for a 1-year fixed term industrial placement. You will be responsible for developing engineering drawings and collaborating with senior engineers to meet project requirements. Ideal candidates should have strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a foundational understanding of mechanical design principles. Join a dedicated team that values quality and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative environment

Travel to customer sites

Qualifications

• Must be in education and looking for a 1-year fixed term job through a sandwich year.
• Experience with engineering drawings and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of customer requirements and mechanical design.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical specification documents and checklists.
• Create detailed engineering drawings for customer projects.
• Ensure designs meet safety standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers on project requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization skills

Communication

Teamwork

Mechanical design principles

Eagerness to learn

Tools

CAD software (Solid-Edge)

Job description

About Camlin

Camlin is a global technology leader that operates with the vision of bringing revolutionary products to life for a wide range of industries, including power and rail, and also has interests in a number of R&D projects in a variety of scientific sectors.

At Camlin we believe in high quality engineering and design, allowing us to develop market leading products and services. In short, we love creating value for our customers by solving difficult problems. As of today, the Camlin operation spans over 20 countries across the globe.

We are excited to launch our Global Early Careers Programme to Engineer Better Futures, designed to attract and develop the next generation of talent across our regions. Through a range of opportunities—including internships, placements, apprenticeships, and summer programmes—we aim to provide aspiring professionals with hands-on experience, essential skills, and the chance to contribute to impactful projects that align with our organisational vision.

This programme reflects our commitment to fostering a diverse and dynamic workforce, investing in early-career talent, and empowering individuals to shape the future of our industry. To apply for our Placement/Intern programme you must be in education and looking a 1 year fixed term job through your sandwich year.

Role

Junior Customer Project Engineer — 1 year fixed term industrial placement

About Us

Join our dynamic Global Services Department HQ regional team in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. We are a highly skilled and dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality, efficient high voltage monitoring solutions and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.

Role Overview

We are seeking a university placement student to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing comprehensive technical specification documents and checklists.
• Designing bespoke mechanically sound components, including hydraulic flange fittings.
• Collecting project requirements and understanding customer needs and preferences. Serving as a specialised point of contact for customer inquiries regarding our HV products.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce accurate and detailed engineering drawings for customer projects.
• Develop and maintain technical specification documents and checklists.
• Ensure all designs, such as hydraulic flange fittings, meet mechanical integrity and safety standards.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and other departments to ensure project requirements are met.
• Support the implementation of HV monitoring solutions by providing technical expertise. Assist in troubleshooting and resolving customer issues related to project designs.
• Experience with CAD software packages (Solid-Edge preferably) including creating 2D technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and develop within a professional engineering environment.

Why join Camlin?

Be part of a dedicated team that values quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. We offer opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on exciting projects in a supportive and collaborative environment. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to assist with installations and surveys, enhancing your understanding of engineering systems and broadening your practical experience.

Our Values

• We work together - We know that working collaboratively will help us reach our shared goals faster, so we always look for ways to help each other.
• We believe in people - Here at Camlin, our people are central to what we do and what we can achieve. And as we move towards becoming industry and customer ‘partners’ that’s even more important. We trust our team members to do their best and be supportive.
• We won’t accept the ‘way it’s always been done’ - Since Camlin’s inception, we’ve been curious, inquisitive and always want to improve. Thinking differently is in our DNA and we love solving tough challenges.
• We listen to learn - Whether it’s our customers, our markets, or each other, we ask questions and listen to the answers so we can learn and improve.
• We’re trying to do the right thing - We take responsibility for our actions and take decisions based on what’s right for people, profit, and planet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation.