Mechanical Graduate

Edwards Vacuum; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation

Health and well-being

Culture of trust

Lifelong learning opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Edwards Vacuum in Bristol is seeking motivated engineering graduates for its two-year Graduate Programme. Participants will complete rotations in mechanical engineering to build technical skills and gain exposure to various operations.

Responsibilities include supporting design and development processes while contributing to significant engineering projects. The company values diversity and encourages applicants regardless of whether they meet every requirement.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eager to learn and work collaboratively.
• Committed to professional development and registration.

Responsibilities

• Complete structured placements across mechanical engineering functions.
• Support design, development, and improvement of mechanical systems.
• Contribute to engineering projects and solve technical challenges.
• Produce CAD drawings and documentation.
• Assist with system integration and troubleshooting.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Collaborative work

Education

2:1 Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Your role

Ready to take the first step in your career? Join Edwards Vacuum in Clevedon through our two-year Graduate Programme and turn your potential into experience. Over the course of the programme, you will complete a series of rotations designed to give you broad exposure to the business, build your professional and technical skills, and help you discover where your strengths can make the greatest impact. You will learn from experienced colleagues, take on real responsibilities and contribute to meaningful projects, all while receiving the support and development you need to build your confidence and shape the start of your career.

Main 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. Creat 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.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• 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.

In return, we offer

• Culture of trust and accountability
• Lifelong learning and career growth
• Innovation powered by people
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits
• Health and well-being

Job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Bristol, United Kingdom (GB). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications. Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the‑art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.