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Placement Student, Software Engineering

Closed (25 Jan 2026)
Industrial Placement / Placement Year
Software Engineering
Paid
Year groups

2nd Year, 3rd Year

Deadline

25 Jan 2026

Field

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.

Application timeline

Opens: 20 Oct 2025; Closes: 25 Jan 2026; Opened last year: 28 Oct 2024

Structure & format

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.

Pay & benefits

ASMPT industrial placements are typically paid, though the exact salary varies and is not publicly advertised.

Eligibility

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.

Application process

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.

Competitiveness & scale

ASMPT is a global technology leader, and their industrial placements are competitive. The number of available positions in Software Engineering varies each year.

Why this matters

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.