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About our group:

The Facilities engineering team have responsibility for services that support a high tech 24/7 manufacturing environment. The manufacturing cleanrooms & equipment utilise a wide range of facilities supplies (chilled water, heating and ventilation systems, compressed air, vacuum, and exhaust) system. These systems are totally reliant on the performance of a vast electrical supply network, so it is vital that our electrical infrastructure be designed, operated, and maintained to the required specifications and health and safety standards to enable the manufacture of leading-edge technology nanoscale, magnetic recording heads for data storage applications to be produced.

There is an exciting opportunity as an intern to join the Facilities Engineering Team; your supporting role is for the delivery of electrical and electrical energy related programmes, projects, and tasks in the areas: Safety, Maintenance, Network robustness & Energy Efficiency.

To ensure that all new Interns can benefit as effectively as possible during their time here, we offer an 11 month development opportunity called Campus to Corporate Training Program.

This Program is in place to prepare and support you by equipping you with the skills, knowledge and tools that assist you to succeed.

This can be anything from Workshops on: Learning: Gain valuable industry and corporate knowledge. Grow: Expand your professional skills, discover your strengths and explore your future career opportunities. Connect: Foster valuable relationships with peers and industry professionals for your career growth.

About the role - you will:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an energetic individual to work as an Electrical Engineering Intern. This is an 11-month Internship starting on Monday, 31st August 2026 and finishing Friday, 20th August 2027.

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  Provide support for incumbent Electrical Engineer
• Data logging and analysis of electrical usage, electrical loading & equipment reliability.
• Update and develop Electrical Asset Registers.
• Enable electrical discrimination studies.
• Survey for new installations.
• Prepare evidence file for corporate audits.
• Roll out of energy efficiency programmes e.g. LED lighting, Variable Speed Drives
• Review and update of an Electrical Safety Handbook and included safety programmes (Arc Flash, LOTO, Training)
• Create a programme of Electrical Maintenance for systems including (UPS, PAT, PFC, Lighting replacement etc…)

About you:

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  Currently undertaking a Bachelor or Master’s degree in a Electrical Engineering qualification.
• Be available to start your internship on 31st August 2026 and finish on 20th August 2027
• Currently studying 3rd level honours degree in Electrical Engineering that requires Industrial placement as part of a sandwich industrial placement.

Your experience includes:

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  Experimentation
• Problem solving techniques.
• Relevant Course Projects

You might also have:

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  Experience in the use of electrical design software.
• Competency in MS Excel
• Data analytics experience
• Good communication skills

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Monday, 5th January 2026

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working. The placement dates are: Starting on Monday, 31st August 2026 and finishing Friday, 20th August 2027

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above.

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Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.

Location:

Springtown, Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturer, we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe. Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered.

Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym.

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class!

Join our Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate!

See list below of our Springtown Company Benefits for Interns:

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  Health – Statutory sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.
• Work Life Balance – Annual Leave & Bank Holidays,.
• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Pay for civil / jury duty, bereavement leave.
• Career – Training and development opportunities, Learning & development programmes including Campus to Corporate.

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None