Engineering Placement: R&D for Sustainable Recycling

EMR Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

EMR Group in Birmingham is offering a 1-year Engineering Placement across Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering. You will join the Central Engineering R&D team, work hands-on with R&D processing equipment, and help characterise materials while exploring new technologies to reduce landfill waste.

You'll report to the Engineering R&D Manager, developing reports, and traveling to EMR sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently a student in Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, ideally in 2nd or 3rd year, with a 2:1 or higher prediction.
• Pursuing a degree in a relevant engineering field with a hands-on placement focus.

Responsibilities

• Operating R&D processing equipment and assisting with material sample characterisation (sorting, counting, weighing).
• 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 guiding others to ensure projects stay on track.
• Traveling to various EMR sites to support broader project efforts.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driving licence

Education

2nd or 3rd year Engineering student (Chemical/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

CAD

MATLAB

Job description

EMR Group in Birmingham is offering a 1-year Engineering Placement across Chemical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering. You will join the Central Engineering R&D team, work hands-on with R&D processing equipment, and help characterise materials while exploring new technologies to reduce landfill waste.

You'll report to the Engineering R&D Manager, developing reports, and traveling to EMR sites as needed.