Mechanical Graduate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of trust

Career growth

Innovation powered by people

Compensation & benefits

Health & wellbeing

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

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. 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.

To succeed, you will need

• 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.