Graduate Production Data Engineer

Yunex Traffic; Sutton-on-Sea; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Flexible benefits

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development

Professional qualifications

Subsidised canteen

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Yunex Traffic invites graduates to join a year-long Green Light Programme, building data skills across production and MES platforms. You’ll work on live projects, connect SAP and shop-floor data, and explore AI and predictive analytics.

A degree in a data-related field is required, with a strong interest in automation and ML, and a salary of £30,500 as a starting point. Join a nationwide emerging talent community, gain real responsibilities, and access development opportunities, volunteering

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field such as Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics / Mechatronics or Electronic/Manufacturing with strong programming/data content.
• Experience with SQL/relational databases/data modeling.
• An interest in automation, AI, machine learning and computer vision.

Responsibilities

• From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and developing practical skills through real responsibility.
• Collecting and structuring data from production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Contributing to the development of a new MES internal platform.
• Connecting data between SAP, MES, shop-floor systems and databases.
• Identifying opportunities to automate data collection rather than relying on spreadsheets/manual entries.
• Developing data models for OEE, cycle time, throughput, downtime, WIP, quality and capacity.
• Exploring AI/Machine Learning, computer vision and predictive analytics.
• Creating APIs or lightweight applications to make manufacturing data easier to consume.
• Developing data visualisations, dashboards and automated reporting.

Skills

SQL / data modeling

Data analysis

Automation / AI interest

Education

Data Science / CS / Engineering degree

Job description

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Career Level: Entry Level / Early Professional

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Uniting what’s next in traffic. Help shape the future of mobility.

Every day, millions of people rely on technology that helps keep journeys safe, efficient and sustainable. At Yunex Traffic, we're helping create safer, smarter and more sustainable journeys through intelligent transport solutions used by millions of people every day. From traffic signals and tunnel management systems to digital mobility technologies, we're shaping the future of transport across the globe.

We’re looking for the next generation of Emerging Talent to bring fresh ideas, challenge thinking and help shape the future of mobility.

As a Graduate, you'll gain real experience, meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact.

Life as Emerging Talent

Joining Yunex means becoming part of a nationwide Emerging Talent community, connecting apprentices, degree apprentices, interns and graduates from across the business.

Alongside your day-to-day role, you'll have opportunities to:

• Build relationships with colleagues across the business
• Learn from experienced professionals and senior leaders
• Develop key professional and leadership skills
• Collaborate on business-wide impact projects
• Take part in volunteering and community initiatives
• Grow your network through events and development activities

Through these experiences, you'll build the skills, confidence and connections needed to support your long-term career development.

Green Light Programme

To support your transition from education into industry, you'll take part in our Green Light Programme, a year-long development journey designed to strengthen your professional, business and leadership skills while helping you build your network across Yunex Traffic.

What you’ll be doing:

From day one, you'll become part of the team, contributing to live projects and developing practical skills through real responsibility.

• Collecting and structuring data from production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Contributing to the development of a new MES (Manufacturing Execution System) internal platform.
• Connecting data between SAP, MES, shop-floor systems and databases.
• Identifying opportunities to automate data collection rather than relying on spreadsheets/manual entries.
• Working with the team to develop data models for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), cycle time, throughput, downtime, WIP, quality and capacity.
• Exploring AI/Machine Learning, computer vision and predictive analytics.
• Creating APIs or lightweight applications to make manufacturing data easier to consume.
• Developing data visualisations, dashboards and automated reporting.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A degree in a relevant field such as: Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics / Mechatronics or Electronic/Manufacturing with strong programming/data content.
• Experience with SQL/relational databases/data modeling.
• An interest in automation, AI, machine learning and computer vision.

What you’ll get:

• Salary of £30,500
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible benefits package, to suit your needs
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Professional qualifications (where applicable)
• Subsidised canteen
• Career development support and progression opportunities

Our Commitment:

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

To ensure an inclusive recruitment experience for everyone, if you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the process, please contact us at [e-mail] so we can work together to meet your needs. For more information on the recruitment process, please visit our Recruitment Journey page on our website.

Recruitment Process:

Applications for our Graduate opportunities close on 31st December 2026.

Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre, designed to give you the opportunity to showcase your strengths and potential.

Activities may include group exercises, presentations and interviews that help us learn more about you, your skills and your suitability for the role.

Assessment Centres will take place during 1st – 19th February 2027.

Our Graduate Programme is due to commence on 6th September 2027, so you'll need to be available to start from this date.

What else do I need to know?

Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for our Emerging Talent programmes, including Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduate opportunities.