About our opportunity
Are you a Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics or Electrical Engineering student looking for a placement? Our Central Engineering R&D team is at the cutting edge of recycling technology and works hard to build a more sustainable future for the planet. Are you ready to launch your engineering career in a hands-on, real-world environment? Join us at our Birmingham location as an Engineering Placement student, where you'll be part of our innovative Central Engineering R&D Team. This 1-year placement offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact, work with cutting-edge processes, develop solutions that drive our projects forward and help to create a world where fewer things go to landfill. Reporting to the Engineering R&D Manager, you'll play key role in characterising materials, operating specialised R&D processing equipment, and exploring new technologies that will shape our industry’s future.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Operating R&D processing equipment and assisting with material sample characterisation (sorting, counting, weighing, etc.).
- Conducting detailed research into new engineering processes and technologies to drive innovation.
- Analysing technical documents, drawings, and safety standards to support project development.
- Preparing well-structured reports to communicate project progress and findings.
- Managing your time effectively and, on occasion, guiding others to ensure projects stay on track.
- Traveling to various EMR sites when needed to support broader project efforts.
About You:
You're an enthusiastic engineering student who's ready to dive into hands-on work with a proactive approach. You'll ideally be in your 2nd or 3rd year, pursuing a degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, with a 2:1 or higher prediction for your final year.
To thrive in this role, you'll need:
- A "can-do" attitude and the willingness to tackle tasks both big and small.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, whether working independently or as part of a team.
- Experience with Microsoft or Google Office software; a UK driving license is also ideal.
- (Bonus) Familiarity with engineering software like CAD, Matlab, or Process Engineering visualisation tools.
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