Electrical Engineering - Electric Power Division (EPD) Placement

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Electrical Engineering - Electric Power Division (EPD) Placement

A position has become available for an electrical engineering placement student at Caterpillar (NI) Limited, located in Larne within the Electric Power Division (EPD). The group is responsible for custom power product design of electrical controls and associated equipment for diesel and gas powered generators. Electrical engineering design placements offer placement students real life product design experience in a customer focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design of generator control systems and associated equipment.
• Wiring Schematics.
• Technical Calculations.
• Component / sub-systems supplier review.
• Liaison with shop floor personnel on the assembly / manufacture of product.
• Complete and apply basic training on engineering standards.
• Completion of any other assigned tasks in a timely manner to support EPD.
• Carry out all work in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for logical individuals who can show us a highly participative working style, and who thrive in a team of committed professionals. We need people who are driven, self-motivated and can drive change through persuasion and influence. Communication and presentational skills are essential.

Applicants should be working towards a relevant Electrical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and be on track to achieve at minimum of a 2:2.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity at Caterpillar. We believe the more experience you gain early in your career, the further you can go.

We hold a Meet and Greet day for all new UK placement students. We also have a vibrant Young Professionals chapter at Peterborough which organises various social activities along with Peterborough Young Engineers and a local Society of Women Engineers.

About Caterpillar

We are the world's leading manufacturer of Construction and Mining Equipment, and one of the world’s most respected companies and brands. By joining our industrial placement scheme, you will be able to explore various roles and disciplines around the business to help develop your career. Our core values (Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment and Sustainability) are key to our success.

Operating from 50 countries around the globe, the Caterpillar brand has developed into a symbol of strength, respect, and integrity. The organisation has a clear vision to be the global leader in providing customer value in the markets in which it operates. Underpinning all this is a real commitment to social and environmental responsibility, which is upheld by all 101,000 employees. Caterpillar is convinced that it is their people who drive the business and they are constantly looking for ways in which they can grow profitably through sustainable progress.

Caterpillar is a globally diverse company. Its people come from many places. Their backgrounds and experiences are different and so are the businesses they work for within Caterpillar.

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