Mechanical Design Technician Student Placement

Vertiv; Burnfoot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Ireland is seeking a Student Mechanical Design Technician for a 1-year placement in industry. The role involves mechanical design responsibilities within the Switchgear Product Management/R&D Department, providing excellent development opportunities and support.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent development opportunities

Extensive support within the team

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a third-level Engineering course with a focus on Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Proficient with MS Office packages: Outlook, Word, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed mechanical drawings and documentation for LV Switchgear products.
• Supporting related functions and working with senior design engineers.

Skills

Engineering Design Principles

SolidWorks

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Third-level Engineering course in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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Client:

Vertiv

Location:

Burnfoot, Ireland

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

19.06.2025

Expiry Date:

03.08.2025

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Job Description:

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Our team in Ireland is the largest electrical switchgear manufacturer in the UK & Ireland, pioneering unique in-house integrated power solutions tailored to each individual client project. We believe that our people are our best asset and have invested in people at all levels of their careers.

Position Summary: Vertiv is seeking to recruit an ambitious and motivated Student Mechanical Design Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be in full-time third-level education and must undertake a 1-year placement in industry. The candidate will receive a market-leading salary, excellent development opportunities, and extensive support within the Switchgear Product Management/R&D Department, contributing to the ongoing success of one of Ireland’s leading engineering companies.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Department Head, this position offers exposure to the mechanical design aspects of electrical switchgear and the opportunity to contribute to product improvements.
• The main responsibilities include working with senior design engineers and the Switchgear Product Manager in preparing detailed mechanical drawings and documentation for LV Switchgear products and supporting related functions.

Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a third-level Engineering course with a focus on Mechanical Engineering.
• Understanding of Engineering Design Principles.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Proficiency with MS Office packages: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Standing for long periods may be required.