Undergraduate Work Placement Opportunities 2025

Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact?

Want to influence the power grid of the future? Tackle climate change? Revolutionise the world of manufacturing? Jumpstart your career with our Work Placement Programme! NeoDyne is a leading Irish & UK Electrical Engineering and Industrial Automation company, employing over 200 engineers across our Cork, Galway, Dublin and UK offices. We specialise in intelligent manufacturing, digitalisation solutions, and advanced electrical design and power generation for the Life Science, Food & Beverage, and Energy sectors.

We're offering work placement opportunities for engineering students (both Bachelor and Master degree pathways) to gain experience in one of our business specialisations:

> Integration & Digital Manufacturing

> Power Generation & Energy Systems

> Transmission & Distribution

We're on the hunt for the brightest emerging talent - students who can bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas to our team.

What will I be doing?

As a placement student, you'll dive into real-world projects from day one, working alongside experienced engineers.

Your tasks may involve CAD design, programming advanced automation solutions, or conducting power system studies, all while steadily enhancing your skills and expertise.

You'll also get to generate technical documentation, collaborate with our customers and suppliers, and where relevant, go on site for installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

What sets us apart is the breadth of the work we do. You'll gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and technologies helping you decide what direction you want to take your career in.

Why choose our Work Placement Programme?

Real World Experience

> This isn't a research placement - it's an opportunity to work on live customer projects, tackle real-world challenges, and see your designs come to life.

> You get to enhance your CV with relevant, hands-on experience that truly sets you apart. Professional Development

> We offer specialised training, blending e-learning with on-the-job experience, to develop and grow your engineering skills.

> Work with cutting-edge technologies and professional engineering tools, building valuable skills and expertise.

> Learn from industry experts who are passionate about mentoring and invested in your development.

Join our Graduate Programme

> 90% of our placement students return as full-time graduates.

> Our placement programme gives you a unique edge; you stand out from the crowd for our graduate opportunities.

What characteristics do we look for?

We look for candidates who

> Work well as part of a team.

> Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.

> Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.

> Can prioritise and coordinate work.

> Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

> Can multitask and work well under pressure.

Benefits

> Competitive salary - Competitive hourly rate.

> 40-hour week fully immersed in projects > e-learning and on-the-job training

> Annual leave entitlement (8% of hours worked)

> Flexitime

> Compressed working week

> Company social events

Apply today!

Join our work placement programme to gain real-world experience, hands-on training, and enjoy a competitive salary while doing so. You'll gain invaluable skills, learn from industry experts, and enhance your CV with meaningful experience. Plus, our programme is a strong stepping stone - 90% of our placement students return as full-time graduates.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape your future. Contact your placement officer and apply today.