Placement
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 9-15 month placement year as an Application Engineer.
- Gain exposure to engine performance, mechanics, aerodynamics, and design.
- Work with customers and internal stakeholders to develop product specifications.
- Requires working towards a STEM degree and strong Microsoft Office skills.
- Role commences Summer 2027, with applications closing 13th November.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Application Engineering Placement Student to join our team specialising in Engineering for our Turbocharger business segment in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.
During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
The requirements are to be onsite for 3 days per week so you will need to be able to travel or relocate to the location on your own behalf
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027.
What You'll Do
- Applying a broad level of technical awareness across multiple engineering disciplines such as engine performance, mechanics, aerodynamics and design.
- Working with customers to manage their requirements, collaborating with internal stakeholders to review and assess against product capabilities, then developing detailed specifications for new products.
- Creating then managing validation plans to ensure products are robust and proven to meet the customers’ requirements. Leveraging internal testing capabilities within our laboratory operations by specifying test plans, analyzing data and leading technical reviews of the results.
- Supporting general customer enquiries, providing a high quality and timely level of service.
- Sourcing information, interpreting data, developing and implementing solutions that are results focused and to agreed deadlines, as per technical requests.
- Using internal systems and document libraries, ensuring robust written communication and record keeping.
What You'll Need
- To be working towards a STEM degree — we welcome students from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive in team settings, ideally with experience contributing to or leading a group project.
- A strong desire to learn and grow, with a foundational understanding of scientific or engineering principles.
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint