Graduate Engineer (Research and Development)

Siemens Gamesa; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £30,000

Pension scheme

26 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Dental insurances

Cycle to work

Electric car scheme

Gym membership

Job summary

Siemens Gamesa runs an Electrical Drivetrain R&D Engineering Graduate Programme targeting graduates to develop them over two years into a professional career in the wind industry. Three 8-month placements are scheduled in Keele or Glasgow, with hands-on experience across departments and real project contribution.

You will work onsite in Glasgow or Keele, joining teams focused on wind turbine electrical drivetrains, design validation, and modelling, with exposure to sustainable energy

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science or nearing completion.
• Interest and enthusiasm for renewable energy and research and development.
• Foundation knowledge in electrical drivetrain technologies.
• Ability to learn quickly and grasp new concepts.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and design components for wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain systems.
• Evaluate and design potential control solutions for turbine generation and grid.
• Research new and emerging technologies.
• Validate components and equipment in lab and wind turbines.
• Create system models and run simulations.
• Contribute to software design, implementation and testing.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Computer Science

Research and development

On-site work

Education

Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Job description

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 an outstanding opportunity to join a team who are the forefront of new technologies, supporting the fight for a more sustainable future.

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 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 either Keele or 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 and/or Electronic 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.


• Willingness to travel and work on wind turbines sites and with R&D collaborators. You will be expected to work onsite in either Glasgow or Keele as your base location.

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.

At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking dedicated individuals to join the team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected.

With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

The scheme spans across Siemens Energy and our fully integrated Wind Power division (Siemens Gamesa) with placements in all business units

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo and Siemens Gamesa https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY

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.

Closing Date:- Sunday 8th November