MSD Electronics/Software Development Placement

Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. 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?

Sensata 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, and close to our customers.

• The role will involve a range of activities from the development of processes
• Design of jigs and fixturing
• Supervision of prototype builds on production equipment
• Data analysis and report writing
• Identifying continuous improvements and implementing them into the world-class manufacturing lines

Essential Criteria:

• Working towards a 2:1 degree in an Engineering, Business or related discipline
• Problem-solving and judgement – ability to assess options and implications in order to identify a solution
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all
• Effective time management skills
• To work as part of a team to achieve results
• Able to meet tight deadlines and work to targets

What do we offer?

• A friendly, open culture where you will work with people from all over the world
• Work with skilled subject matter experts. People committed to finding solutions for tough technical and business challenges
• A 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
• Working with state-of-the-art tools and processes on diverse projects with real-world applications

Additional information:

• Start times from 7:30 am to 9:30 am (fully flexible)
• 33 Days Holidays (pro-rata)
• Overtime/Time off in Lieu: work extra hours and get paid them or switch into holiday hours
• Free onsite parking

Sensata is committed to the provision of training and development opportunities. A comprehensive Induction programme is also available to all our new placement students.

Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.

SmarterTogether

• Collaborating 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
• Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectives through mutual respect and open communication
• As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

NOTE: 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. Type "FIND JOBS" in the Workday search bar.