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2 Produced by DCU Careers Service, Student Support & Development For the Academic Year Please note: The information in this booklet is provided in good faith and every effort is made to ensure that all details are correct at the time of publication. However, it is essential to check all information and deadline dates at source. The Careers Service cannot accept responsibility for any inaccuracies. Thank You DCU Engineering & Computing Fair

3 Welcome to the 2018 Engineering & Computing Fair Dear Student, Welcome to this year s Engineering & Computing Fair. We have a variety of companies interested in students from the Faculty of Engineering & Computing and related disciplines. The Fair provides an important opportunity to meet with employers face-to-face to learn about their roles and opportunities available. Applying to employers is a competitive process. It is advisable to take time to prepare your applications. Employers are seeking evidence of your skills, academics, work experiences, motivations and sectoral knowledge. The Careers Service at DCU supports you with your career planning to help fulfil your career potential: Enhancing your skills via sessions on planning your next move; job search techniques; CV Clinics; and interview preparation Providing a Jobs Board advertising a wide variety of jobs Providing Career Consultations Connecting you with employers via presentations, careers fairs and networking events Providing online resources from country-specific career guides to employability tips We wish you well and look forward to meeting you at the Fair, at events or at the Careers Centre in room CG26 Henry Grattan Building. Remember to like us on Yvonne McLoughlin Head of Careers Service DCU Your Future, Your Way 2018 DCU Engineering & Computing Fair 1

4 Check out our services Skills Sessions Attend Skills Sessions on topics such as CV Writing, Applications Forms, Interview Skills, Assessment Centres, Post Graduate Applications, Using LinkedIn and Social Media for Your Job Search. Appointments Book a 1-to-1 appointment with a Careers Advisor to explore your career options; consider further study; identify vacancies; get expert advice on applications, interviews and assessment centres; identify opportunities for work experience; travelling or working abroad. Events Throughout the academic year, we provide a variety of events to help you on your career path from CV Clinics to Employer Presentations and Recruitment Fairs. Find a Job Log-in to engage.dcu.ie and browse through a wide variety of jobs posted by employers who want to hire skilled and talented DCU Students and Graduates. Online Resources Make the most of our online resources including self-assessment exercises, psychometric testing, Going Global and much more. Class Work We contribute to various programmes of study to help ensure that you are aware of the careers opportunities / paths available to you with your degree. Visit us at: or engage.dcu.ie DCU Engineering & Computing Fair

5 Accela Our Story For more than 15 years, Accela has been the industry leader in designing and delivering productivity and engagement software to help government agencies be their best. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, Accela s mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of solutions that increase engagement, improve efficiency and deliver transparency to strengthen communities of all sizes. From asset, land and legislative management to licensing, finance, environmental health and more, our solutions serve more than 2,000 communities worldwide, including more than 80% of America s largest cities. The company has nearly 500 employees in offices around the world. Amazon Be Part of the Solution at Amazon At Amazon, our evolution has been driven by the spirit of innovation that is part of our DNA. As a new college graduate or intern, you can have multiple opportunities to innovate and solve real-world, complex technical and business problems as you join us on our journey. We strive to hire the brightest minds from universities around the globe, and have various career opportunities available for undergraduates and advanced degree students with diverse academic backgrounds. The work environment here is fast-paced and continually evolving, and every Amazonian is passionate about ownership and delivering results for the company. If you want to work in an environment that will challenge you to relentlessly improve the Amazon experience for our customers, where each day is different from the next, and your learning never truly ends, take a look at Amazon s many University opportunities DCU Engineering & Computing Fair 3

6 Boston Scientific, Clonmel Our people are united by a shared passion for advancing science and improving lives worldwide. When you join us, you ll be part of that mission, sharing your knowledge and ideas on meaningful projects right from the start. Boston Scientific's Graduates Ireland Programmes offer a unique opportunity to grow and accelerate your career. Our Clonmel site develops and manufactures Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Spinal Cord Stimulators and Deep Brain Stimulators that are exported to over 100 countries across the globe. Boston Scientific, Clonmel is looking for students in Electronic & Computer Engineering to be part of our 23 month Graduate programme. As part of this programme you: Progress through a defined programme getting first-hand knowledge of our business Expand your technical ability in a progressive and innovative working environment Broaden your skills through personal development courses. Successful candidate will receive on-the-job training and mentoring from senior colleagues. Be a member of our global team that transforms the lives of 27 million patients every year. Deloitte At Deloitte we have a clear purpose to our clients, our colleagues and our communities. With over 2,700 people in Ireland providing audit, tax, consulting and corporate finance services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, our practitioners make an impact that matters. As the global leader in Professional Services, we offer incomparable professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement. Our people thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance where you re empowered to be your very best because that s how you make an impact. STEM Graduates at Deloitte A fact that is not widely known is that we are looking to bring a variety of graduates into Deloitte with degrees across the spectrum including engineering and science. As the proud winner of Grad Ireland s 2017 Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Ireland, Deloitte is where you ll find unrivaled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential DCU Engineering & Computing Fair

7 Ericsson Discover You What does Ericsson offer students? The chance to innovate, using the most cutting-edge technologies as well as continuous training and development throughout your career which fosters initiative and personal growth. Ericsson is an incredibly diverse organisation with approx. 61 nationalities based across our Athlone and Dublin campuses. Ericsson has the largest Java R&D site in Ireland giving students the opportunity to be part of an agile environment while working on live projects that have a genuine impact on our business and customers. To express your interest in an opportunity with us, please register your details at bit.ly/ericssonirlgrad Fineos FINEOS is a global market leader in core insurance technology for Disability, Life, Accident and Health. Established in Ireland in 1993, the company delivers innovative solutions to a global market and has customers, employees and established bases in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific markets. Underpinning the FINEOS success story is the dedication and creativity of our people, many of whom first joined FINEOS as graduates and have gone on to become experts with our organisation. Our graduates are core to the growth and continued success of FINEOS. We are always seeking IT students & graduates to join our team as: Software Development interns Graduate Software Developers Graduate Software Testers 2018 DCU Engineering & Computing Fair 5

8 First Derivatives Don't miss out on working for UK tech company of the year! First Derivatives Plc are the leading provider of products and consulting services to some of the world s largest finance, technology and energy institutions. FD is the developer of the world-leading database technology kdb+. The Company s software is also used in a range of industries including telecoms, digital marketing, pharma and utilities to help organisations solve their most demanding data management and analytics challenges. It is currently working with clients such as Redbull Racing, NASA, Bitcoin and JP Morgan. Interested in hearing more, meet our Graduate recruiters today to find out top tips! Guidewire Guidewire is a market leader in software development with over 2,500 employees worldwide. We develop software products for household names in the insurance industry and are always seeking junior talent to join our team. Currently, we are seeking graduates across three departments; Consulting, Cloud Service and Digital. All of these roles are development based with varying levels of client interaction. As all three roles are entry level roles, our junior staff will also be enrolled in our graduate program an 18 month training program where you will have the freedom to choose your own learning path. Our graduates develop multiple skills during this time; from time management to getting AGILE certified and Java certified DCU Engineering & Computing Fair

9 Kerry At Kerry, we think of ourselves as the Taste & Nutrition company. We understand that consumers want delicious products made from trusted, authentic foods and flavours and every day millions of people throughout the world consume foods and beverages containing our taste and nutrition solutions. We offer our Graduates a permanent job from the outset. We also support your career development through our Graduate Development Programme. Our Programme follows the 70:20:10 development model: 70% of your learning takes place on the job through projects, rotations and being granted responsibility early in your career; 20% comes from the support you receive from your manager and your mentor who is a senior leader in Kerry. 10% comprises a personal leadership programme run in conjunction with a leading Executive Education school. Apply online on Medtronic Imagine playing a role in changing what it means to live with chronic disease. At Medtronic, you can. We re creating technologies that treat chronic disease in new ways so people can live better and longer. We didn t become a global leader by sitting on the sidelines. We re actively involved in shaping the industry and transforming technologies so physicians have what they need to help their patients move forward with life. Our vision requires bold leaders If you want a career that is challenging, energizing and rewarding, we hope you ll consider joining us as we push the boundaries of medical technology DCU Engineering & Computing Fair 7

10 Munich Re Munich Re Automation Solutions Ltd is looking to hire IT Graduates to rotate through various departments and learn how our business works in all areas. The Graduate programme takes place over months with a view to permanency. Key duties within Business Analysis Supporting our Business Analysts in developing business requirements into functional specifications for software development and implementation at the company s client sites Key duties within Customer Services Assisting with support calls and requests and becoming familiar with the needs of our regional teams Key duties within Product Management Assisting the Product Management team with research, reviewing and collating documentation. You will learn how to distil data into summary form and prepare presentations. Learning about our products and how they work. Key duties within Data Analytics Assist the Business Analytics team in the development and maintenance of our Business Analytics product line and data models Key duties within Technology Participate in full software development lifecycle including analysis, estimation, design, development, integration, testing, and system release; Collaborate with technical architects, solution architects, business analysts and product management to develop business and technical requirements and designs to deliver high quality product and customer solutions; Working with the IT team to understand user needs, manage expectations and update IT applications as required SL Controls Established in 2002, SL Controls has evolved into an internationally recognised industry leader in Equipment System Integration and System Support. We work with companies in the Pharma, Medical Device, Healthcare and Food and Beverage Sectors who require high level expertise in industrial IT integration and regulatory compliance. SL Controls has the capability to offer companies innovative and cost efficient solutions in relation to automation, process analysis, validation and serialisation. Solutions are driven by tailored programmes of work to meet each client s needs. The type of engineers who work for SL Controls are Control Systems Engineers, Validation Engineers and Automation Systems Engineers. We have offices across Ireland in Sligo, Limerick, Dublin and Galway and currently employ a headcount of 70. We have developed a unique process for Equipment System Integration (DiVOM). The DiVOM process is proven to save up to 30% on a company s equipment operating costs. The DiVOM process also ensures that companies integrate the most appropriate technology to meet their production requirements and drive improvements to Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) DCU Engineering & Computing Fair

11 Tandem Project Management Tandem offer collaborative, end to end consultancy services to life science, food, industrial and commercial clients in Ireland, the UK and Europe. We offer services such as Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering Design, Commissioning and Qualification and Talent Management. Workday Workday is a leading provider of enterprise cloud applications for finance and human resources. Founded in 2005, Workday delivers financial management, human capital management, and analytics applications designed for the world s largest companies, educational institutions, and government agencies. Organizations ranging from medium-sized businesses to Fortune 50 enterprises have selected Workday. In 2017, Workday was voted the #1 Best Place to Work in Ireland. We work hard, and we re serious about what we do at Workday. But we like to have a good time too. In fact, we run our company with that principle in mind every day: one of our core values is fun. Make an Impact Every Day Workday is positively disrupting the enterprise software industry through the hard work, innovation, and pioneering spirit of our employees. We are looking for the most talented graduates to join our teams across a range of areas from sales to software development. At Workday, you will: Take ownership and make a genuine impact on the way people work Work with new technologies, solve original problems and partner with companies globally. Collaborate with legends in the industry and the brightest new graduates. Professional Development with Generation Workday The next generation of talent will further fuel Workday s success. This is why we actively seek the best and the brightest students and graduates to join Generation Workday, a career development programme uniquely designed to develop our future leaders. Our programme provides a platform which empowers our graduates to do their best work whilst providing a consistent level of support and mentorship to fast track their career growth DCU Engineering & Computing Fair 9

12 log-in to: engage.dcu.ie Click DCU Student Log-in and enter your DCU address, username and password for access to: Job Opportunities: Internships, Graduate Opportunities, Part-time Work, Volunteering Opportunities. Careers Appointments: Explore Your Options, Further Study, Identifying Vacancies, Applications, Interviews & Assessment Centres, Work Experience, Travelling & Working Abroad. For more information contact: DCU Careers Service DCU Engineering & Computing Fair

13 Careers Resources available on There are lots of great resources available in the Careers Module on Loop to help you, including: Skills Booklets Tip Sheets Employer Presentations Useful Videos Your Future, Your Way 2018 DCU Engineering & Computing Fair 11

14 CG26, Henry Grattan Building, Glasnevin Campus, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland B143, St. Patrick s Campus, Dublin City University, Drumcondra, Dublin 9, Ireland Phone: careers@dcu.ie DCU Engineering & Computing Fair