Student Engineer- Work Placement Programme Waterford 2026

Are you ready to make an impact?Want to influence the power grid of the future? Tackle climate change? Revolutionise the world of manufacturing?Jumpstart your career with NeoDyne’s Work Placement Programme!OverviewNeoDyne is a leading engineering company specialising in industrial automation, digital manufacturing, and electrical engineering solutions. With a strong presence across multiple sectors, including Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Energy, NeoDyne delivers leading-edge solutions that drive efficiency, safety, and performance for its customers worldwide.We develop high-availability automation and electrical systems for mission-critical industries, including pharmaceutical manufacturing, data centres, and energy infrastructure, ensuring continuous operation and compliance. We additionally integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight. Our expertise also extends to power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.With a team of 220+ skilled engineers, our expertise spans the entire project lifecycle, from design and implementation to commissioning and operations. From our offices in Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, we operate on a global scale, combining technical expertise with local delivery. We support customers across Europe, North America, and Asia, delivering tailored engineering services that drive long-term success.Position SummaryNeoDyne are recruiting Student Engineers to join our Work Placement Programme in Waterford. Our Work Placement programme is all about learning new and developing your existing skills. During your time with us, you will be placed in projects where you get to do meaningful work and contribute to the business. If successful, you will enjoy NeoDyne’s “People First" company culture, built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty, where each individual actively contributes as a valued team member.We're offering Work Placement opportunities for engineering students (both Bachelor and Master degree pathways) to gain experience in our Power Generation & Energy Systems business specialisation:Power Generation & Energy SystemsWithin our Power Generation & Utilities business, we integrate technology, experience, and people to deliver large scale Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) solutions, industrial Combined Heat & Power (CHP) with Island mode and critical service standby diesel generators. We provide feasibility studies and system design for embedded generation projects including solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage. We also provide fully versatile and robust solutions for Balance of Plant (BOP) operations and Electrical Protection Systems.We're on the hunt for the brightest emerging talent, students who can bring fresh perspectives and bold ideas to our team.What will I be doing?As a placement student, you'll dive into real-world projects from day one, working alongside experienced engineers.Your tasks may involve CAD design, programming advanced automation solutions, or conducting power system studies, all while steadily enhancing your skills and expertise.You'll also get to generate technical documentation, collaborate with our customers and suppliers, and where relevant, go on site for installation, testing, and commissioning activities.What sets us apart is the breadth of the work we do. You'll gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and technologies helping you decide what direction you want to take your career in.Why choose our Work Placement Programme?Real World ExperienceThis isn’t a research placement, it’s an opportunity to work on live customer projects. Our Senior Engineers will bring you on site visits, based throughout Ireland and wider Europe, to see your designs come to life.Work with cutting-edge technologies and professional engineering tools, building valuable skills and expertise.Learn from industry experts who are passionate about mentoring and invested in your development.Professional DevelopmentWe offer specialised training, blending e-learning with on-the-job experience, to develop and grow your engineering skills.You get to enhance your CV with relevant, hands-on experience that truly sets you apart. CharacteristicsWe look for candidates whoWork well as part of a team.Have excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.Can complete tasks independently, capable of self-learning.Can prioritise and coordinate work.Have excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.Can multitask and work well under pressure.Are a strategic business thinker.What’s on offer?Competitive salary - Competitive hourly rate & Overtime 40-hour week fully immersed in projectse-learning and on-the-job trainingAnnual leave entitlement (8% of hours worked)FlexitimeCompressed working weekCompany social eventsApply today!Join our Work Placement programme to gain real-world experience, hands-on training, and enjoy a competitive salary while doing so. You'll gain invaluable skills, learn from industry experts, and enhance your CV with meaningful experience. Plus, our programme is a strong stepping stone- 84% of our 2025 work placement students will return to complete a second Work Placement or as full-time graduates.Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company at the forefront of industrial automation projects in Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and the US. Contact your placement officer and start shaping your future today!NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.