Research & Development Graduate Engineer

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A Snapshot of Your Day
The Siemens Energy Wind Power Electrical Drivetrain Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Graduate Programme is targeted at graduates from a variety of pathways to develop them over a two-year period to be able to enter a professional career in the industry. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team who are at the forefront of new technologies, supporting the fight for a more sustainable future.

The graduate programme is structured around placements in working departments where you will be integrated into different teams and learn through experiencing the day-to-day activities. As part of this role, you will be required to complete three 8-month long placements based in our UK offices in Keele, Sheffield and Glasgow.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Evaluation and design of components used in our wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain systems and products, including their requirements and characteristics
• Evaluation and design of potential solutions for controlling the wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain, including controlling the generator and grid
• Research into new and emerging technologies.
• Validation of components/equipment in laboratory/wind turbines.
• Creation of system models and utilisation of them to perform simulations.
• Software design, implementation and test

What You Bring

• You will have completed, or you will be working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• A passion for renewable energy and genuine enthusiasm, interest and ability in research and development
• Good foundation knowledge in one or more of the core technologies that are used in the Electrical Drivetrain in our wind turbine products
• Ability to grasp new concepts.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with colleagues
• Willingness to travel and work on wind turbines sites and with R&D collaborators. You will also be happy to work at our three sites across the UK: Keele, Glasgow and Sheffield. You will be expected to attend the office on a weekly basis under our hybrid working policy.
• Adaptable, thorough & logical approach.
• Responsibility & ownership mentality.

About The Team
Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years.
Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions.

Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

• A starting salary of £30,000
• Pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution
• 26 days holiday per annum with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.