Quality Engineering Placement Student
Octopus Energy Group
About this role
Octopus Energy is hiring a 12-month placement student to join the Quality team at its heat pump factory in Portadown, Northern Ireland. This role is focused on supporting product quality and reliability within a renewable heating manufacturing environment, working closely with teams on-site in a fast-growing sustainability-focused company.
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About Octopus Energy Group
octopus.energyOctopus Energy is a UK-based energy supplier focused on delivering cheaper, greener energy and billed as one of the country's most awarded providers. It sells household and business energy alongside products and services for heat pumps, rooftop solar, batteries and electric vehicle charging. Octopus runs a range of smart tariffs that reward shifting or reducing use when the grid is stressed and often advertises prices below the regulated price cap. The company also invests heavily in renewable generation and promotes a technology-driven, customer-focused approach to energy.
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About Octopus Energy Group
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$45k – $63k
per year