Placement Student (Aftermarket)
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £42,500, and SWINDON SILICON SYSTEMS LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 8143 (Routine inspectors and testers, Component testing of tyre pressure sensors is a core task), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask SWINDON SILICON SYSTEMS LIMITED what the duties actually are.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3113 Engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
8143 Routine inspectors and testers Also possible | £33,400 | £41,700 | £41,700 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our Placement Development Scheme within our Aftermarket Product Development team. The role available encompasses hardware and systems development opportunities and activities, along with component testing in an automotive environment. The placement available gives the opportunity to apply new concepts and ideas, learn new development tools and gain technical knowledge to develop your career in this exciting field of engineering.
We are currently recruiting for a Systems & Hardware role at the NITC site. There are a wide range of tasks/ learning opportunities available within the role which include:
• Understand how the hardware blocks within the Tyre Pressure Monitoring Sensor work together to provide a system level solution.
• Perform testing on our Tire Pressure Sensors product portfolio using Laboratory measurement equipment. Full training will be provided.
• Appreciation of product development process – defining tests to exercise new hardware.
• Battery life testing for new sensor developments.
• Reverse engineering using MoSCoW for EZ sensor.
• Train for ECO process for engineer support.
• Initial failure analysis of validation and field returns.
• Provide support to other teams, liaising with embedded software and verification teams.
• The opportunity to undertake a long-term Research & Development project to increase your knowledge base and address a current gap within the technology/product roadmap.
• Opportunity to travel for testing at our customer sites across the globe.
Applicants for this role should have the following skills:
- You must be studying a degree in Systems or Electronics.
- Exhibit drive, enthusiasm and ambition to succeed in an automotive design environment.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Problem solving skills.
· Team working skills.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What do we offer?
- A friendly, open culture where you will work with people from all over the world.
- Work with skilled subject matter experts. People committed to finding solutions for tough technical and business challenges.
- A culture where results and performance matter. We are committed, but also take the time to celebrate milestones and get to know each other outside of work.
- Working with state-of-the-art tools and processes on diverse projects with real world applications
Additional information:
- Start times from 7:30 to 9:30 (fully flexible).
- 33 Days Holidays (pro-rata).
- Enrolment onto our Placement Programme.
- Free onsite parking.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Sensata Technologies is committed to the provision of training, development, and promotion opportunities.
Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. SWINDON SILICON SYSTEMS LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.