Graduate Mechanical Engineer (UK) - Open

Acoustic Data Ltd.; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training across manufacturing

Global deployment exposure

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Acoustic Data Ltd. in Woking, United Kingdom, seeks a Graduate Mechanical/Electromechanical Engineer to contribute across real products and projects. You will build, test, and deploy downhole monitoring technologies, gaining experience from manufacturing through field deployment.

Role offers hands-on learning across assembly, testing, documentation and deployment support in a fast-growing company serving clients worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, STEM equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
• Strong interest in practical, hands-on engineering and building things to a high standard.
• Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to learn quickly in a fast-moving environment.
• Excellent written and communication skills (English).
• Ability to work from instructions, drawings and diagrams with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and test SonicGauge and Barracuda systems as part of the manufacturing team.
• Collaborate with engineers on design, development and evaluation of new technologies and product improvements.
• Interpret assembly instructions, drawings and schematics for precise electro-mechanical work.
• Use hand tools and soldering equipment to create and maintain mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Carry out testing and quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor of Engineering or STEM equivalent

Job description

GRADUATE MECHANICAL / ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEER

Woking, United Kingdom

Start your engineering career with a hands‑on role where you can make a real contribution from day one. We are growing our Acoustic Data team and seeking a motivated graduate engineer to help build, test, develop, and deploy advanced downhole monitoring and completion technologies used by clients around the world.

Based at our Woking facility, you will work across real products and real projects, gaining experience in manufacturing, assembly, testing, product development, documentation and deployment support. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical engineering, problem‑solving and learning quickly in an innovative team.

If you are curious, hands‑on and excited by the idea of seeing engineering through from build and test to field deployment, this role offers a strong foundation for your career in a business that is growing rapidly and supporting customers globally.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble and test SonicGauge and Barracuda systems as part of the manufacturing team
• Work with engineers on the design, development and evaluation of new technologies and product improvements
• Interpret assembly instructions, drawings and schematics to carry out high‑precision electro‑mechanical work
• Use hand tools and soldering equipment to create and maintain mechanical and electrical assemblies
• Carry out testing and quality checks throughout the build process to ensure products meet specifications
• Prepare equipment and instrumentation for customer jobs and assess returned equipment after deployment
• Maintain accurate records to support equipment performance tracking, usage and asset fleet readiness
• Support testing, commissioning and documentation from manufacturing through to installation in global field locations
• Provide technical support to clients at our UK facility and occasionally at site, including remote or partner operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering, STEM equivalent, or relevant industry experience
• A strong interest in practical, hands‑on engineering and building things to a high standard
• Good problem‑solving skills and the confidence to learn quickly in a fast‑moving environment
• Excellent written and communication skills (English)
• Ability to work from instructions, drawings and diagrams with accuracy and attention to detail
• Comfortable using hand tools and carrying out precise assembly work
• A proactive attitude, a willingness to contribute, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Legal right to work in the UK
• UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• Work on specialist technologies used in demanding real‑world applications around the world
• Gain broad early‑career exposure across build, test, development, deployment support and technical problem‑solving
• Receive hands‑on learning and on‑the‑job training across manufacturing, testing, product development and deployment support as you build your engineering career
• Join a small, high‑technology company where your contribution is visible and valued
• Develop practical engineering skills quickly while working alongside experienced colleagues
• Be part of a growing business with opportunities to develop professionally as the team expands
• We are open to a flexible approach and welcome applications from candidates interested in permanent full‑time, part‑time or alternative working patterns, depending on what works for the role and the individual