Materials Engineering Placement: Hands-on R&D

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £30,000

Collective bonus

Lease car scheme

36 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Onsite gym

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd is seeking a Materials Engineering Placement Student to work with specialist engineers on how structures relate to material properties, supporting performance and manufacturability for the Hybrid Power Unit.

The role offers a state‑of‑the‑art Technology Centre environment with opportunities to develop materials technologies and see ideas race in F1, complemented by a range of benefits and a collaborative engineering culture.

Qualifications

• Curious, tenacious and driven individuals who thrive in a fast paced environment.
• On track to achieve a 2.1 degree, or above, in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy or related degree.
• Strong academic background in maths/sciences (A-Levels or equivalent).
• Excellent understanding of engineering first principles and practical hands‑on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own materials research and development project work.
• Develop materials technologies enabling performance and durability of the Hybrid Power Unit.
• Hands‑on access to equipment to enhance materials characterization skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on engineering

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Education

2:1 degree in Materials Engineering / Metallurgy or related

Job description

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd is seeking a Materials Engineering Placement Student to work with specialist engineers on how structures relate to material properties, supporting performance and manufacturability for the Hybrid Power Unit.

The role offers a state‑of‑the‑art Technology Centre environment with opportunities to develop materials technologies and see ideas race in F1, complemented by a range of benefits and a collaborative engineering culture.