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Software Engineering Placement Student

Closed (11 Nov 2025)
Industrial Placement / Placement Year
Software Engineering
Paid
Year groups

2nd Year, 3rd Year

Deadline

11 Nov 2025

Field

Software Engineering

Overview

Sensata Technologies offers industrial placements for students studying relevant engineering or computer science degrees. These placements provide an opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain practical skills in a professional engineering environment. The program aims to develop future talent in line with Sensata’s technological advancements.

Application timeline

Opens: 08 Oct 2025; Closes: 11 Nov 2025

Structure & format

The programme is an in-person industrial placement, typically lasting 12 months. It is based at Sensata's facilities in Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, providing a full-time work experience.

Pay & benefits

This is a paid industrial placement. Specific salary details are usually provided during the application or interview process.

Eligibility

Applicants are typically university students in their second or third year, pursuing degrees in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering disciplines. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application process

The application process generally involves submitting an online application, including a CV. Successful candidates may proceed to online assessments, followed by interviews (often virtual or in-person) with hiring managers and teams.

Competitiveness & scale

Sensata Technologies is a global leader in sensing and control, making their placements competitive. The cohort size for software engineering placements can vary each year, but positions are highly sought after.

Why this matters

Completing an industrial placement at Sensata Technologies provides invaluable industry experience, enhancing a student's CV and making them highly competitive for graduate roles. It offers practical application of academic knowledge and networking opportunities within a multinational tech company.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.