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Engineering / Product Design engineering positions query

  • 03-02-2012 02:49PM
    #1
    experiMental
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭


    I'd like to work in the area of new product development and design engineering. However, all the Irish jobs in these areas require at least 3 years' experience.

    I have been attending interviews for graduate positions related to that field, but I've failed them all.

    As I'm newly graduated, where can I train for these jobs? Is my only option to move to Britain for an entry-level place or is there any other way?


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  • #2
    Diabhal_Glas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 468 ✭✭Diabhal_Glas


    I sometimes see Graduate jobs advertised for Fusion Intertrade Ireland that are related to Design Engineering.

    http://www.intertradeireland.com/fusion/

    If you are interested in working in the Netherlands as a mechanical design Engineer send me a PM. There are quite a few Irish Grads out here already who couldnt get anything in Ireland.


  • #3
    experiMental
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭experiMental


    Diabhal Glas: I've sent you a PM. I'll be looking forward to your reply!


  • #4
    enda1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,165 ✭✭✭enda1


    What industry are you interested in?


  • #5
    dvcireland
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    experiMental wrote: »
    I'd like to work in the area of new product development and design engineering. However, all the Irish jobs in these areas require at least 3 years' experience.

    I have been attending interviews for graduate positions related to that field, but I've failed them all.

    As I'm newly graduated, where can I train for these jobs? Is my only option to move to Britain for an entry-level place or is there any other way?
    is this any use: http://gradireland.com/graduate-jobs/jobs/136607


  • #6
    BFassassin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,149 ✭✭✭BFassassin


    Im sort of in a similar position. Im lucky enough to have 2 years autocad experience in the building industry but im really interested in the automotive/ motorsport side of things.

    Its hard to go up against other candidates with multiple years of experience though in Ireland atm

    Ill send you a pm as well Diabhal_Glas if you dont mind if you have any info of jobs in Holland.


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  • #7
    Offy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Offy


    experiMental wrote: »
    I'd like to work in the area of new product development and design engineering. However, all the Irish jobs in these areas require at least 3 years' experience.

    I have been attending interviews for graduate positions related to that field, but I've failed them all.

    As I'm newly graduated, where can I train for these jobs? Is my only option to move to Britain for an entry-level place or is there any other way?

    I've been working as a product design engineer since 2006. I move to Northern Ireland last August. The pay is better here and the cost of living is lower. Last Friday I decided I wanted a change so I updated my Linkedin profile. I had an interview on Wednesday and I got an offer on Thursday. I really struggled to find work in the republic last year. Its not to far from home that I cant drive or get the train every weekend so perhaps its worth considering?


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