With the deadline for applications for the Liebherr scholarship programme fast approaching, current and past recipients have outlined how the programme has real benefits for students and young professionals starting out on their career.
Killian O’Sullivan, a current Liebherr scholarship recipient and mechanical engineering student, said receiving the scholarship on entry to college was a massive help to him.
“I am just finishing my fourth year of mechanical engineering and the knowledge and assistance from Liebherr over the past four years has been of great benefit.
“The experience in design work every summer has kept me learning constantly and has given me a more in-depth knowledge of engineering practices which, in turn, has helped me with my college studies,” he said.
Killian said the ability to do his professional placement in Liebherr was also a great advantage as it took the stress of trying to source placement and going through an interview processes which allowed him to focus on college at crucial times when other people didn’t have the same luxury.
“I would recommend anyone interested in engineering to apply for the Liebherr scholarship as it really is a great opportunity,” he stated.
Cíara Dennehy, who recently graduated college with a BE in Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering at MTU, became a recipient of the Liebherr scholarship programme in 2019, during the second year of her degree.
She is currently working full-time in Liebherr’s electrical design department on the network development team as a graduate automation engineer.
“It is clear how well the programme has prepared me for working in the industry. As an automation engineer in network development, there is a large scope of topics to delve into, there are always new challenges to tackle and new learning opportunities,” she said.
Cíara is currently heavily involved in the testing and development of the Liebherr remote operator station where there has been great progress in recent years and it continues to grow rapidly.
“There is also significant crossover with other areas as it works in conjunction with all the container cranes we produce here in Killarney. Each project brings with it its own set of criteria, which opens doors into new areas where you can develop new skills and improve existing ones, all the while producing better products,” she said.
“This makes it all the more satisfying when you see these projects being implemented. Aside from the work itself, one of the greatest advantages of working here is the wealth of knowledge on your doorstep.
“Throughout my experience here, there has always been people to learn from and support freely available for any given task,” Cíara stated.
As the scholarship programme application deadline approaches, aspiring candidates are encouraged to seize this valuable opportunity to apply.
Qualifying degree courses for the scholarship include mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, structural engineering, mechatronics, automation, business information systems, computer science, software development, and data analytics.
Successful scholarship recipients will be given the opportunity to work with Liebherr on innovative technology projects that are changing the way goods are moved around the world.
Liebherr Container Cranes Ltd, currently sponsors 26 scholarship recipients, with 12 studying mechanical engineering, two studying structural engineering, eight studying electrical engineering and four studying computer science
How to apply
Interested candidates should apply by email to scholarshiprecruit.lcc@liebherr.com. Applicants should include a CV detailing Leaving Certificate, Junior Certificate or college projects and/or results and a cover letter explaining why they have chosen electrical engineering as a career path. In the case of Leaving Certificate applicants, a copy of their completed CAO form showing their choice of electrical engineering course should be included. The closing date is May 26.
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