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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, recreational vehicle and marine markets.What are we doing?\nSensata Technologies is developing and producing a broad portfolio of sensors for automotive applications. Car manufacturers today are faced with increasing challenges. Technological requirements are continuously stepped up, because of the demand for performance, safety, efficiency and clean emissions. With our innovative products we strive to contribute to an environmentally friendly industry. We describe our culture as dynamic, open, proactive, one Sensata, can do attitude, obsession to win, high flexibility, close to our custom\nWe are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our Placement Development Programme within our Research and Development teams. The roles available encompass hardware and software development opportunities and activities, along with component and system testing in an automotive environment. As a placement engineer you will have the opportunity to apply new concepts and ideas, learn new development tools, avail of our highly specialised laboratories and gain technical knowledge to develop your career in these exciting fields of engineering.\nWe are currently recruiting for a range of roles which include Systems Verification, Hardware, Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Mechatronics and Technology Development across our Newtownabbey site.\nThere are a wide range of tasks/learning opportunities available within these roles which include:\nUnderstand how the hardware blocks within our products work together to provide a system level solution.\nPerform testing on our current and future products portfolio using Laboratory measurement equipment and our fleet of test vehicles. Full training will be provided.\nAppreciation that specification and testing have a key relationship in a successful product - defining tests to exercise new hardware.\nTesting sensors using our full suite of laboratory equipment.\nProvide support to other teams, liaising with ASIC software and verification teams.\nThe opportunity to undertake a long-term Research & Development project to increase your knowledge base and add a current gap within the team.\nAn element of coding to facilitate automated testing\nPlanning and execution of testing designs and efficient recording and communication of the results to remove defects.\nTraining of PCB Layout Techniques and core EMC Design Principles you will be given an invaluable toolset for your future career. After which you’ll understand best practices, e.g. to mitigate a speaker crackling when receiving a text message.\nEmbedded software design\nComponent sourcing\nPC Application Development\nEssential Criteria:\nCurrently working towards any relevant engineering degree\nHigh calibre students with drive, enthusiasm and ambition\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills\nProven ability to work both individually and as part of a team.\nWhat do we offer?\nIntern programme.\nA friendly, open culture where you will work with people from all over the world\nWork with skilled subject matter experts. People committed to finding solutions for tough technical and business challenges\nA 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\nWorking with state-of-the-art tools and processes on diverse projects with real world applications\nAdditional information:\nStart times from 7:30 to 9:30 (fully flexible)\n33 Days Holidays (pro-rata)\nEnrolment onto our Placement Programme\nFree onsite parking\nSensata is committed to the provision of training and development opportunities. A comprehensive Induction programme is also available to all our new placement students.\nPlease note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.\nSmarterTogether\nCollaborating 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\n\nEmployees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication\n\nAs OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together\n\nClick here to view Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement\nClick here to view our Sensata Recruitment Privacy Statement for China\nNOTE: If you are a current Sensata employee (or one of our Affiliates), please back out of this application and log into Workday via the Company Intranet to apply directly. 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