Student Engineer- Work Placement Programme Cork 2026

Overview
NeoDyne 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 also integrate emerging technologies to enhance control, scalability, and operational insight.
Our expertise extends to power generation, natural gas transmission, and high-voltage system design, delivering robust solutions that strengthen critical infrastructure.
Our team comprises 220+ engineers working across Ireland, the UK, Romania, and the US, supporting customers across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Position Summary
NeoDyne are recruiting
Student Engineers
to join our Work Placement Programme in
Cork
.
The programme focuses on learning new skills and developing existing ones.
During the placement you will be placed on projects where you contribute to the business and gain meaningful work experience.
If successful, you will experience NeoDyne's People First culture built on mutual respect, trust, and honesty.
We are offering Work Placement opportunities for engineering students (Bachelor and Master degree pathways) to gain experience in one of our business specialisations:
Integration & Digital Manufacturing
Power Generation & Energy Systems
Transmission & Distribution
Within each area we partner with global technology companies to deliver complex system integration and operational changes across industries.
We provide high-availability, fault-tolerant, and functionally safe PLC and SCADA solutions and integrate MES/MOM, Batch and Data Historian solutions to transform our customers' processes.
NeoDyne is also a gas network design framework supplier, providing electrical and instrumentation engineering services for the on-shore Natural Gas Industry and Regulated gas utility sector in Ireland and the UK.
What will I be doing?
Your tasks may involve CAD design, programming advanced automation solutions, or conducting power system studies, while developing your skills and expertise.
Generate technical documentation, collaborate with customers and suppliers, and where relevant, go on site for installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Gain exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and technologies to help you decide your career direction.
Why choose our Work Placement Programme?
Real World Experience: work on live customer projects with site visits across Ireland and wider Europe to see your designs come to life.
Work with cutting-edge technologies and professional engineering tools to build valuable skills.
Learn from industry experts who are passionate about mentoring and your development.
Professional Development
Specialised training blending e-learning with on-the-job experience to develop and grow your engineering skills.
Enhance your CV with hands-on experience that truly stands out.
Characteristics
Work well as part of a team.
Excellent problem solving and diagnostic skills.
Ability to complete tasks independently and self-learn.
Ability to prioritise and coordinate work.
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
Strategic business thinker.
What's on offer?
Competitive salary - Competitive hourly rate & overtime
40-hour week fully immersed in projects
e-learning and on-the-job training
Annual leave entitlement (8% of hours worked)
Flexitime
Compressed working week
Company social events
Apply today
Join our Work Placement programme to gain real-world experience, hands-on training, and a competitive salary.
You'll gain invaluable skills, learn from industry experts, and enhance your CV with meaningful experience.
Our programme has strong outcomes, with 84% of 2025 work placement students returning for a second placement or as a full-time graduate.
NeoDyne Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer, and all applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
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