Support Technician - Rail - 12 Month Student Placement

Camlin Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Northern Ireland is offering a one-year fixed-term industrial placement. The role involves providing technical support, performance analysis, and customer engagement. Candidates should have an HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline and relevant work experience. This position provides an opportunity to gain skills in a global engineering environment with potential overtime.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent preferable in electronics, systems engineering, or mechatronics.
• Work experience in an engineering environment.
• Willingness to develop additional skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with remote and onsite commissioning and troubleshooting.
• Analyze system performance and provide feedback.
• Update commissioning documents and reports.

Skills

Technical support

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

HNC or equivalent in engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD Package

Job description

Company Description

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.

1 year fixed term industrial placement

What to expect day to day:

The successfully appointed technician will work across multiple functions providing technical support and analysis to Product Management, Field Services and Project Delivery.

Camlin Rail is offering the successful candidate a unique opportunity to work in a technical discipline, gain exposure and experience to the commercial side of a global Engineering business, by providing an exciting, challenging, and diverse role supporting our global customer base.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with remote and onsite commissioning, troubleshooting and general customer queries
• Performance analysis, analysing and reviewing system performance providing feedback to the design team.
• Ensuring System Commissioning documents/reports are updated where necessary.
• Be willing to work unsocial hours (Overtime) as and when required.
• Undertake special projects as and when required
• A minimum HNC or equivalent qualification preferably in an appropriate engineering discipline i.e. electronics, systems engineering, mechatronics, IT, Maths, Technology and Design
• Work Experience in an engineering environment

Nice to have but not essential

• Experience working with Microsoft Office
• Experience working with a CAD Package (AutoCAD, Solid Edge or similar)
• Experience with Photography editing software.
• Experience Coding
• Work Experience in a customer facing role.
• Willing to develop the skills required to take on additional responsibilities.

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.