Placement Student (Aftermarket)

Sensata Technologies; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

33 Days Holidays pro-rata

Enrolment onto Placement Programme

Job summary

Sensata Technologies is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our Placement Development Scheme within our Aftermarket Product Development team. The role encompasses hardware and systems development opportunities and activities, along with component testing in an automotive environment.

We are currently recruiting for a Systems & Hardware role at the NITC site. Start times from 7:30 to 9:30, 33 days holidays pro-rata, enrolment onto our Placement Programme and free onsite parking are

Qualifications

• Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Systems or Electronics.
• Demonstrate drive, enthusiasm and ambition in automotive design.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand how hardware blocks within the Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor work to provide a system-level solution.
• Perform testing on Tire Pressure Sensors products portfolio using laboratory measurement equipment.
• Initial failure analysis of validation and field returns; liaise with embedded software and verification teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Team working

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Systems or Electronics

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. We design and manufacture devices that help satisfy the world’s growing need for safety, energy efficiency and a clean environment in global automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications and recreational vehicles.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our Placement Development Scheme within our Aftermarket Product Development team. The role available encompasses hardware and systems development opportunities and activities, along with component testing in an automotive environment. The placement available gives the opportunity to apply new concepts and ideas, learn new development tools and gain technical knowledge to develop your career in this exciting field of engineering. We are currently recruiting for a Systems & Hardware role at the NITC site.

There are a wide range of tasks/ learning opportunities available within the role which include:

• Understand how the hardware blocks within the Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor work together to provide a system level solution.
• Perform testing on our Tire Pressure Sensors product portfolio using Laboratory measurement equipment. Full training will be provided.
• Appreciation of product development process – defining tests to exercise new hardware.
• Battery life testing for new sensor developments.
• Reverse engineering using MoSCoW for EZ sensor.
• Train for ECO process for engineer support.
• Initial failure analysis of validation and field returns.
• Provide support to other teams, liaising with embedded software and verification teams.
• The opportunity to undertake a long-term Research & Development project to increase your knowledge base and address a current gap within the technology/product roadmap.
• Opportunity to travel for testing at our customer sites across the globe.

Applicants for this role should have the following skills:

You must be studying a degree in Systems or Electronics. Exhibit drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed in an automotive design environment. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Problem solving skills.
• Team working skills.

What do we offer?

A friendly, open culture where you will work with people from all over the world. Work with skilled subject matter experts. People committed to finding solutions for tough technical and business challenges. A culture where results and performance matter. We are committed, but also take the time to celebrate milestones and get to know each other outside of work. Working with state-of-the-art tools and processes on diverse projects with real world applications.

Additional information:

• Start times from 7:30 to 9:30 (fully flexible).
• 33 Days Holidays (pro-rata).
• Enrolment onto our Placement Programme.
• Free onsite parking.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Sensata Technologies is committed to the provision of training, development, and promotion opportunities. Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.

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.

Sensing is what we do. In fact, our name Sensata comes from the Latin word sensate for ‘those gifted with sense’. Our focus on sensing is also reflected in our logo, which spells Sensata in Braille.

Sensata Technologies is a global industrial technology company striving to create a safer, cleaner, more efficient and electrified world. Through its broad portfolio of mission-critical sensors, electrical protection components and sensor-rich solutions, Sensata helps its customers address increasingly complex engineering and operating performance requirements. With more than 18,000 employees and global operations in 13 countries, Sensata serves customers in the automotive, heavy vehicle & off-road, industrial, and aerospace markets.

Learn more at Sensata.com and follow Sensata Technologies on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Note to applicants for positions in the United States:

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Sensata Technologies, Inc. (US) participates in E-Verify.

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Diversity Statement

We are dedicated to ensuring our employees feel a sense of belonging and respect every day. We believe that every individual has unique insights that others can learn from. Working at Sensata means you can bring your whole self to the table. Our goal is to achieve fair representation of women, minorities, veterans, people with disabilities, and all types of diversity among all levels in our organization.