Graduate Engineer (Research and Development)

Location: Onsite in Glasgow or Keele, United Kingdom; willingness to travel and work at wind turbine sites is required.

Starting salary: £30,000 per year.

Company

Siemens Gamesa, part of hirify.global, develops and manufactures wind turbines and renewable energy technology.

What you will do

• Complete three eight-month placements across working departments over a two-year graduate programme.
• Evaluate and design components for wind turbine electrical drivetrain systems and products.
• Evaluate control solutions for electrical drivetrains, including generator and grid control.
• Research emerging technologies and validate components and equipment in laboratories and wind turbines.
• Create system models and use simulations to support engineering decisions.
• Design, implement, and test software.

Requirements

• Completed or currently pursuing a degree in electrical engineering, electronic engineering, or computer science.
• Foundation knowledge of one or more core technologies used in wind turbine electrical drivetrains.
• Interest and ability in research and development, renewable energy, and learning new concepts.
• Ability to work onsite in Glasgow or Keele, United Kingdom.
• Willingness to travel and work at wind turbine sites and with R&D collaborators.

Culture & Benefits

• Two-year development programme with structured departmental placements and practical learning.
• Work on sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy technologies.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution.
• 26 days of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to five days.
• Salary sacrifice benefits including private medical and dental insurance, cycle-to-work and electric-car schemes, and discounted gym membership.