Mechanical Engineering Graduate – Rotational Programme

targetjobs UK; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Compensation & benefits

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Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Bristol is offering a two-year Graduate Programme with broad rotations across mechanical engineering. You will learn from experienced colleagues, gain hands-on responsibility, and contribute to meaningful projects, building professional and technical skills for a strong start to your career.

You will complete structured placements, develop CAD models and documentation, and work on live engineering challenges in semiconductor manufacturing equipment while progressing toward

Qualifications

• You are a highly motivated engineering graduate with a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• You demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are eager to learn, and enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges.
• You embody our core values of Commitment, Interaction, and Innovation and have the ambition to continually develop your knowledge and progress towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Complete a series of structured placements across mechanical engineering functions over a two-year graduate programme.
• Support the design, development, testing, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems used within semiconductor manufacturing equipment.
• Contribute to live engineering projects, applying mechanical principles to solve technical and operational challenges.
• Produce and maintain drawings, bills of materials, and associated engineering documentation. Create accurate 3D parts and assemblies in CAD, applying correct constraints and ensuring designs are ready for manufacture.
• Assist with system integration, verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support root cause investigations and the implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

2:1 Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Edwards Vacuum in Bristol is offering a two-year Graduate Programme with broad rotations across mechanical engineering. You will learn from experienced colleagues, gain hands-on responsibility, and contribute to meaningful projects, building professional and technical skills for a strong start to your career.

You will complete structured placements, develop CAD models and documentation, and work on live engineering challenges in semiconductor manufacturing equipment while progressing toward