Summer Engineering Industrial Placement Programme - 8 weeks in Manchester

TT Electronics is a dynamic UK-led, international electronics company operating in high technology sectors. TT Electronics develops for the future in more electrified, smarter and greener technologies. Our products operate from deepest space to below the ocean floor, and we create a broad portfolio of solutions that operate in harsh environments with high reliability.

Based at our Manufacturing facility in Manchester, our Engineering Industrial Placement Programme increases your technical skills and provides the opportunity to work on meaningful real-life projects alongside experienced engineers across our business. Commencing on 6 July 2026 for 8 weeks, this programme is remunerated at £24,784.50 per annum, pro-rata. You will receive coaching and support to achieve your personal goals and work in multidisciplinary teams to gain as much experience across the product lifecycle from your time in industry as possible. Our ultimate aim is to see you through your undergraduate years with potential for further placements and graduate opportunities post-study.

What You Will Do As An Industrial Placement Engineer

• Work with highly skilled professionals who are passionate about designing and developing cutting edge technology for a worldwide market.
• Be introduced to engineering development processes and utilise state-of-the-art methods, technology and tools.
• Gain experience on one or more aspects of the engineering development lifecycle, which could include: applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test.
• Learn practical skills that may not be easily gained or experienced in the academic environment.

Role Requirements

This is an exciting opportunity for students currently studying (or who have completed their studies) in the field of engineering. All our Engineering Industrial Placement roles require you to be currently studying a relevant degree discipline such as Engineering or Mathematics, or other STEM related subjects. Applications are also welcomed from candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree and are looking to gain industrial experience prior to commencing a relevant higher degree (i.e. PhD, MSc).

To ensure full integration with your team and maximise your learning experience, all our Placement roles are full-time, site-based. A full statement of courses and projects studied at university should be included in your application. Please also include a personal statement of no more than 300 words stating what excites you about the engineering and manufacturing sector.

Nationality and Security Restrictions

Please be aware that many roles at TT Electronics are subject to both security and export control restrictions which means that limitations relating to nationality may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). TT Electronics is unable to sponsor work visas for this role. We hold Health and Safety in the highest regard at TT, with the wellbeing of our employees our top priority. Any successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Screening.

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and TT Electronics will take positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive employer, welcoming and supporting you from your initial application to wherever your career takes you.

Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. You can do this by emailing TTRecruitment@ttelectronics.com. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.