Placement Student Software Engineering

Software and Controls - Placement Student

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student for a 3rd year Placement within our Software Development Department. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced global engineering environment where innovation collaboration and continuous learning are core values. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced software engineers on real-world projects contributing to the design development testing and deployment of software solutions that support our engineering operations and digital transformation initiatives.

This placement is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related discipline who are eager to apply their knowledge in a professional setting and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and international best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design development and maintenance of software applications used across engineering functions.
• Learn to write clean efficient and well-documented code under the guidance of developers and lead engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering QA and IT to gather requirements and test solutions.
• Assist with conducting software testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and performance of applications.
• Contribute to the documentation of software designs user guides and technical procedures.
• Assist in the deployment of applications to development testing and production environments.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and development practices relevant to the teams tech stack.
• Learn to follow established development workflows version control practices and security protocols.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Basic understanding of PLC programming and industrial control systems.
• Interest in / Familiarity with SCADA systems HMI (Human-Machine Interface) design and communication protocols such as Modbus Ethernet/IP or Profibus.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED

• International site travel may be a requirement for this position