Graduate Engineer – Advanced Systems & Automation

Bosch Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Flexible work-time options

Sports & health opportunities

Job summary

Bosch Rexroth HydraForce in Birmingham offers a Graduate Placement (12-24 Months) in Advanced Engineering & Product Development to develop new products, technologies and engineering solutions. You will contribute across mechanical, electrical/electronic and control systems, translating requirements into engineering solutions and supporting prototype development.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, teamwork and a hands-on approach to engineering, with exposure to design reviews,

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering or closely related technical discipline (Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic, Control Systems, Systems, Robotics, Automation, Automotive, Aerospace, Manufacturing)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Genuine interest in multidisciplinary engineering and emerging technologies
• Ability to understand complex technical problems and develop logical solutions
• Good numerical and mathematical capability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Willingness to learn new technologies and engineering disciplines
• Practical and hands-on approach to engineering

Responsibilities

• Support development of new products, technologies and engineering solutions.
• Assist with concept generation, feasibility studies and technical investigations.
• Translate customer and business requirements into engineering requirements and solutions.
• Support design, development and optimisation of prototypes and production products.
• Undertake engineering calculations, simulations and technical analysis.
• Assist with design reviews, technical presentations and engineering documentation.
• Investigate technical problems and develop data-driven solutions.
• Support continuous improvement and new technologies in products and processes.
• Develop understanding of complex engineering systems and their interactions.
• Assist with system requirements, architectures and specifications.
• Support integration of mechanical, electrical, electronic and software systems.
• Assist with system-level testing, validation and verification.
• Develop system block diagrams and documentation.
• Support root-cause investigations and performance improvements.
• Consider reliability, safety, cost and manufacturability throughout development.
• Support the development/integration of control systems and automation technologies.
• Assist with PLC, HMI and control-system development.
• Work with sensors, actuators, valves and motors.
• Support control strategies and logic development.
• Assist with commissioning, testing and troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Investigate opportunities to improve process automation and machine performance.
• Develop understanding of industrial communication protocols and control architectures.
• Work with controls and electrical engineers on machine/system integration.
• Support test plans and product verification/validation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Numerical ability

Written & verbal communication

Willingness to learn

Hands-on engineering

Education

Engineering degree or closely related discipline

Job description

Bosch Rexroth HydraForce in Birmingham offers a Graduate Placement (12-24 Months) in Advanced Engineering & Product Development to develop new products, technologies and engineering solutions. You will contribute across mechanical, electrical/electronic and control systems, translating requirements into engineering solutions and supporting prototype development.

The role emphasizes analytical problem solving, teamwork and a hands-on approach to engineering, with exposure to design reviews,