Job Title

Application Engineer (Student Placement)

Job Category

Early Career

Job Description

VACANCY:  Application Engineer (Student Placement)
START DATE: June 2025

END DATE: August 2026

SALARY: £23,375

DEPARTMENT:  Application Engineering

LOCATION:  Irvine, Scotland, KA11 5DP
 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling is a global leader dedicated to advancing the materials handling industry. We design, engineer, manufacture, sell and service a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and power and technology solutions, marketed primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names.

As one of the largest lift truck manufacturers, Hyster-Yale is not only committed to transforming the way the world moves materials from Port to Home, but also delivering optimal solutions that meet our customers’ needs while ensuring outstanding customer care.

Located at the European Divisional Support Centre (EDSC) in Irvine, Ayrshire, this is a 12-to-15-month placement and is available for Hybrid Working.
 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Reporting to the Application Engineering Supervisor, the successful applicant will work a team responsible for a range of the following key accountabilities:

Provide project support to the department as business needs dictate

Creation and supply of aftermarket nameplates to our European dealers

Provide technical support on production nameplates

Creation of renderings to support marketing communication of new options

Provide special bespoke option quotations support to our sale teams and dealers.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

Candidates should be students, working towards a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or closely related discipline.

Able to interpret basic mechanical engineering concepts.

Competent in MS365 Office packages.

Demonstrate strong teamworking and communication skills, proactivity and initiative and a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

DESIRABLE:

Previous experience in a customer facing role.

Experience using 3D CAD and/or rendering software.

The successful candidate will be subject to background screening.

Job Type

Intern (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Work Hours

39

Travel Required

N/A

Location

HY EMEA UK Irvine

Address

European Divisional Support Centre

Zip Code

KA11 5DP

Field-Based

No

Relocation Assistance Available

No