Engineering Undergraduate Industrial Placement

Tritech International Limited; Ulverston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - GBP 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subsea technology company in Ulverston is inviting undergraduates for a one-year industrial placement starting September 2026. Candidates from Electronic or Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields are encouraged to apply. This role offers valuable industry experience, mentorship by experts, and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects aimed at advancing subsea imaging and sensor technology. Interested applicants must submit a CV and a covering letter detailing their interest and academic background.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Hands-on experience in a world-class technology business

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in relevant engineering or science fields.
• Strong motivation and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to SONAR system design, development, and testing.
• Engage in embedded software development and hardware integration.
• Assist in electronics design and prototyping.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and test engineering teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Electronic or Electrical Engineering

Computer Science / Embedded Systems

Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering

Physics

Mathematics

Job description

About the Placement

We are inviting undergraduates to apply for a one-year industrial placement starting in September 2026 at our facility in Ulverston, Cumbria.

This opportunity offers hands‑on experience within a highly skilled engineering and manufacturing environment, working alongside specialists in design engineering, electronics, and embedded software.

You will contribute to real projects that advance subsea imaging and sensor technology, gaining exposure to:

• SONAR system design, development, and testing
• Embedded software development and hardware integration
• Electronics design and prototyping
• Housing design and proving
• Product verification and validation
• Multidisciplinary collaboration between R&D, production, and test engineering teams

Who We’re Looking For

This placement is ideal for undergraduates studying:

• Electronic or Electrical Engineering
• Computer Science / Embedded Systems
• Mechatronics / Mechanical Engineering
• Physics
• Mathematics

We’re looking for motivated individuals who enjoy problem-solving, have strong analytical and communication skills, and are keen to apply theoretical knowledge to practical engineering challenges.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in a world‑class subsea technology business
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and scientists
• Exposure to product design, testing, and lifecycle processes
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to projects shaping the future of subsea exploration

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now link. Please include your CV, a covering letter explaining why you are interested in the placement, what you are looking to get from it, and details of your degree course including expected graduation year.