Swindon Metallurgy Placement Programme

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

Start date on 28th June 2027, full time, fixed term (13 months)

Are you interested in an engineering placement with one of the UK's largest energy producers? Our Materials team has an exciting industrial placement opportunity and is looking for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!

RWE Generation UK

Start date on 28th June 2027, full time, fixed term (13 months)

Are you interested in an engineering placement with one of the UK's largest energy producers? Our Materials team has an exciting industrial placement opportunity and is looking for a motivated team member with excellent interpersonal skills!

This role involves hands‑on work in our metallurgical laboratories, assisting with failure assessments and development work for RWE's gas and renewable assets. You will also have opportunities to visit operating power station sites to assist with site based inspection, maintenance and repair activities.

About The Role

• Develop your laboratory skills for materials and defect characterisation using optical and scanning electron microscopy.
• Learn about the power generation industry and the exciting developments and career opportunities that will lead us to net zero.

You will receive on‑the‑job training, and attend courses and workshops for your personal development.

Job Requirements And Experience

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