Electrical Engineering - 12 Month Placement Scheme

Location: Larne, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom; onsite five days a week

Salary: £26,000 per year, plus share scheme, pension, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Company

hirify.global manufactures construction and mining equipment, engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives; the Larne facility designs and manufactures Cat Power Solutions through the Electric Power Division.

What you will do

• Design control systems for power generation applications.
• Create wiring schematics and complete technical calculations.
• Program PLC and SCADA systems.
• Review component and subsystem suppliers.
• Liaise with shop-floor personnel on product assembly and manufacturing.
• Apply engineering standards and complete assigned work in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Be in the penultimate year of study for a 12-month placement commencing in summer 2027, unless enrolled in an integrated master’s programme.
• Work toward a relevant Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or similar degree.
• Be on track to achieve a minimum 2:2 classification.
• Demonstrate a highly participative working style, self-motivation, teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.
• Be able to drive change through persuasion and influence.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI agents.

Culture & Benefits

• 12-month placement with involvement in strategic projects and multiple diverse technical projects.
• Work with colleagues across hirify.global facilities worldwide while being embedded in a local team.
• Workplace mentor support from a manager or technical expert.
• Share scheme, pension, 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Placement begins in June 2027 and requires onsite attendance five days per week.

Hiring process

• Submit the online application form and CV before the advertised closing date; the CV must demonstrate qualifications and experience relevant to the criteria.
• Complete online assessments and a video interview if selected.
• Attend the in-person Assessment Centre/Interview at the Larne facility, anticipated in early February 2027.