Oxford Instruments plc

Mechanical Engineering Placement Student

Oxford Instruments plc

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Location Type: Office

Location: Belfast • United Kingdom

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

Assembly

About the role

  • Work in the Engineering team enhancing Andor’s innovative scientific product portfolio and providing technical support.
  • Mechanical design and development of scientific cameras and high end opto-mechanical mechanisms.
  • Engineering change management within a production environment.
  • Bill of material management.
  • Support for customer queries and production technical support.

Requirements

  • Will have successfully completed the 2nd year of a BEng honours degree (IMechE accredited) in Mechanical Engineering or similar (see desirable criteria) by summer 2026
  • Have competence in 3D CAD design: modelling & assembly in SOLIDWORKS (or Solid Edge, Inventor, Creo)
  • Have competence in producing technical drawings
  • Are available to start placement in September 2026
  • Are hungry to learn and innovate
  • Are excellent team players and communicators
  • Are eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges
Benefits
  • Health & Wellbeing- Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programme (LifeWorks, Babylon and UnMind), Private Medical Insurance with BUPA for you and your dependents, Income Protection, Life Assurance and Personal Accident Insurance.
  • Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare Service, 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
  • Money & Lifestyle –Pension – employer contributory scheme (6%), Share Incentive Plan, Leave Purchase Scheme, Cycle to Work scheme, Car Salary Exchange Scheme, Tech Purchase scheme. Give as You Earn. Employee discount scheme. Free Parking Onsite.
  • Career –Externally accredited training and development opportunities including support with professional qualifications, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
  • Work Life Balance – 187.5 holiday hours, 9 customary holidays. Flexible start and finish times, lunchtime finish on Fridays, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical design3D CAD designmodellingassemblytechnical drawingsengineering change managementbill of material management
Soft Skills
team playercommunicationeager to learninnovation
Certifications
BEng honours degreeIMechE accredited