Metallurgy Engineering Placement: Lab & Field Experience

RWE; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Generation UK offers an engineering placement in the Materials team, starting 28th June 2027 for 13 months. The role includes hands-on lab work, defect characterisation, and opportunities to visit gas and renewable assets for inspections and maintenance tasks.

You will gain on‑the‑job training and attend courses to support your personal development, with a focus on materials science and power generation industry insights.

Qualifications

• You should be pursuing a BEng or MEng degree, ideally in Materials Science

Responsibilities

• Hands‑on work in metallurgical laboratories, assisting with failure assessments and development work for RWE's gas and renewable assets
• Develop your laboratory skills for materials and defect characterisation using optical and scanning electron microscopy
• Opportunities to visit operating power station sites to assist with site based inspection, maintenance and repair activities

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Pursuing BEng or MEng in Materials Science

Job description

RWE Generation UK offers an engineering placement in the Materials team, starting 28th June 2027 for 13 months. The role includes hands-on lab work, defect characterisation, and opportunities to visit gas and renewable assets for inspections and maintenance tasks.

You will gain on‑the‑job training and attend courses to support your personal development, with a focus on materials science and power generation industry insights.