Research & Development Graduate Engineer
About the Role
Location United Kingdom Staffordshire Keele Country: United KingdomState/Province/County: EnglandCity: Sheffield
Country: United KingdomState/Province/County: ScotlandCity: Glasgow
Company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited Organization Wind Power Business Unit Technology Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Student (Not Yet Graduated) A Snapshot of Your DayThe 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 an outstanding opportunity to join a team who are 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 ImpactEvaluation and design of components used in our wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain systems and products, including their requirements and characteristicsEvaluation and design of potential solutions for controlling the wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain, including controlling the generator and gridResearch 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 testWhat You BringYou will have completed, or you will be working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer ScienceA passion for renewable energy and genuine enthusiasm, interest and ability in research and developmentGood foundation knowledge in one or more of the core technologies that are used in the Electrical Drivetrain in our wind turbine productsAbility to grasp new concepts.Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to collaborate with colleaguesWillingness 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.