Sensata

Project Management Placement Student

United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerSensata
LocationUnited Kingdom
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted8 Oct 2026

Job Description Summary
Sensata Technologies is one of the world's leading suppliers of sensing, electrical protection, control and power management solutions. We design and manufacture devices that help satisfy the world’s growing need for safety, energy efficiency and a clean environment in global automotive, appliance, aircraft, industrial, military, heavy vehicle, heating, air-conditioning and ventilation, data, telecommunications, recreational vehicle and marine markets.

What are we doing?
Sensata Technologies is developing and producing a broad portfolio of sensors for automotive applications. Car manufacturers today are faced with increasing challenges. Technological requirements are continuously stepped up, because of the demand for performance, safety, efficiency and clean emissions. With our innovative products we strive to contribute to an environmentally friendly industry. We describe our culture as dynamic, open, proactive, one Sensata, can do attitude, obsession to win, high flexibility, close to our customers.

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Main duties will include:

Under the guidance of experienced Project Managers, you will be managing change management projects for our automotive customers (OEM’s).
You will be responsible for the planning, organization and flawless execution of a variety of projects in high volume manufacture.
You will lead cross functional teams to ensure on time delivery of project milestones, whilst meeting internal and external customer requirements.
Support Project Managers in the administration function of the Project Management Role.
Collect and analysis project performance data and produce reports to be shared with Senior Management.

Essential Criteria:

Working towards a 2:1 degree in a Engineering, Business or related discipline
Problem solving and judgement – ability to assess options and implications in order to identify a solution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – clearly conveying and receiving messages to meet the needs of all
Effective time management skills
To work as part of a team to achieve results
Able to meet tight deadlines and work to targets

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 7:30am to 9:30am (fully flexible)
33 Days Holidays (pro-rata)
Free onsite parking

Sensata is committed to the provision of training and development opportunities. A comprehensive Induction programme is also available to all our new placement students.

Please note that all successful candidates must undergo a medical examination which includes a drugs test.

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Employees work across functions, countries and cultures gaining new perspectivesthrough mutual respect and open communication

As OneSensata, we are working together to make things work together

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