ASMPT
Placement Student, Software Engineering
2nd Year, 3rd Year
25 Jan 2026
Software Engineering
Overview
This industrial placement at ASMPT allows students to experience a full design and development cycle within a professional software engineering team. Interns work on projects related to embedded software, device drivers, and real-time operating systems for advanced manufacturing equipment. The program aims to develop practical skills and provide exposure to industry best practices.
Opens: 20 Oct 2025; Closes: 25 Jan 2026; Opened last year: 28 Oct 2024
The program typically runs for 12 months, full time, at one of ASMPT's UK offices. Specific hours are generally standard full time office hours.
ASMPT industrial placements are typically paid, though the exact salary varies and is not publicly advertised.
Applicants are usually university students enrolled in a relevant degree program such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Electronic Engineering, looking for a placement year between their second and third/final year of study. Strong academic performance and an interest in embedded systems are often required. Eligibility for work in the UK is essential.
The application process generally involves submitting a CV and cover letter online. Successful candidates may proceed to online assessments, technical interviews, and potentially a final interview or assessment center. The specific steps can vary.
ASMPT is a global technology leader, and their industrial placements are competitive. The number of available positions in Software Engineering varies each year.
Completing an industrial placement at ASMPT provides valuable hands-on experience in a leading technology company, enhancing a student's CV with practical skills in embedded software development and real-time systems. It can also lead to future graduate opportunities within the company.
Heads up
Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.