Mechanical Engineering Placement Student

Mechanical Engineering Placement Student

At Oxford Instruments Andor we are devoted to accelerating the greatest scientific advancements of our age. It matters to us that the products we develop make a real difference to our customers and contribute significantly to their research. We want to deliver differentiated accessible solutions to the widest possible scientific research and industrial communities.

As a trailblazing leader in our field we foster a diverse and inclusive environment where innovation thrives and endless possibilities unfold.

Are you an ambitious Mechanical Engineering student with a passion for innovation Are you ready to kick-start your engineering career Look no further! Join our dynamic team at OI Andor and become a part of something extraordinary.

What We Offer:

• Exciting Engineering Challenges: Tackle real-world projects that push the boundaries of technology and creativity.
• Mentorship and Growth: Work alongside experienced Mechanical Engineers who will guide your development and nurture your talents.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Access to state-of-the-art tools and resources
• Collaborative Environment: Engage with a diverse and talented team where your ideas are valued and encouraged.
• Opportunity to apply for fees sponsorship funding and mentoring for your final year at university.

The Mechanical Engineering Placement Student will work in thework in the Engineering team enhancing Andors innovative scientific product portfolio and providing technical support.

The role extends to mechanical design and development of scientific cameras and high end opto-mechanical mechanisms engineering change management within a production environment bill of material management support for customer queries and production technical support.

This is a 12-month fixed term contract starting in September 2026 and will be based fulltime onsite at OI Andor Springvale Business Park Belfast.

We are for looking enthusiastic Mechanical Engineering students who:

• Will have successfully completed the 2nd year of a BEng honours degree (IMechE accredited) in Mechanical Engineering or similar (see desirable criteria) by summer 2026
• Have competence in 3D CAD design: modelling & assembly in SOLIDWORKS (or Solid Edge Inventor Creo)
• Have competence in producing technical drawings

• Are available to start placement in September 2026
• Are hungry to learn and innovate
• Are excellent team players and communicators
• Are eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges

How to Apply:

If you are ready to embark on a thrilling engineering journey with us apply via Jobs at Oxford Instruments with a CV and a cover letter outlining your aspirations and why youd be a great fit for OI Andor. Please ensure you include your individual module results for year 1 in your CV as these will be considered at shortlisting.

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Monday 23rd February 2026 with interviews scheduled for week commencing Monday 2nd March 2026

OI Andor Benefits:

Andor provides employees with a superb compensation & benefits package to suit your lifestyle.

• Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks Babylon and UnMind) Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents Income Protection Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance. Company sick pay and medical leave Occupational healthcare Service 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
• Money & Lifestyle Pension employer contributory scheme (6%) Share Incentive Plan Leave Purchase Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Car Salary Exchange Scheme Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
• Career Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications Service awards LinkedIn learning Learning & development programmes.
• Work Life Balance 187.5 holiday hours 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times lunchtime finish on Fridays Enhanced maternity pay Enhanced paternity pay Bereavement leave

OI Andor

Oxford Instruments Andor is the global leader in the pioneering and manufacturing of high-performance light measuring solutions bringing together the latest developments in sensors Mechanicals optics and software. Our ground-breaking low light imaging cameras spectroscopy solutions and microscopy systems are being used to develop cures for cancer explore deeper into space and examine clean energy sources. We are among the worlds most innovative companies in the Photonics industry measuring light down to a single photon and capturing events occurring within 1 billionth of a second.

We are part of the Imaging & Analysis Division within the wider Oxford Instruments Group. The I&A Division also includes Materials Analysis Group which is comprised of NanoAnalysis Asylum Research Plasma Technology WITec X-Ray Technology FemtoTools and Magnetic Resonance. aAt Oxford Instruments we enable the worlds leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level.

Oxford Instruments Andor is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all. However our employment monitoring data tells us that women individuals from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and people with a disability are currently under-represented therefore we particularly welcome applications from these individuals. We are committed to ensuring our workplace is a safe welcoming and inclusive place to work which is why we subscribe to Equality Charter Marks.

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