Metallurgy Placement: Materials Lab & Failure Analysis

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

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings top-up (5% + 10%)

Life assurance 4x annual salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Occupational Health support

Employee assistance program

Up to 2 days volunteering per year

Job summary

RWE Generation UK is offering an engineering placement in Swindon for a motivated student. The role focuses on hands-on metallurgical lab work, failure assessments, and development work for gas and renewable assets, with site visits to power stations.

The placement provides on-the-job training, courses for personal development, and exposure to the energy industry's net-zero developments.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BEng or MEng degree in Materials Science and Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop laboratory skills for materials and defect characterisation using optical and scanning electron microscopy.
• Learn about the power generation industry and opportunities toward net zero.
• Receive on-the-job training and attend courses/workshops for personal development.

Education

BEng or MEng in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

RWE Generation UK is offering an engineering placement in Swindon for a motivated student. The role focuses on hands-on metallurgical lab work, failure assessments, and development work for gas and renewable assets, with site visits to power stations.

The placement provides on-the-job training, courses for personal development, and exposure to the energy industry's net-zero developments.