Research & Development Graduate Engineer

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: Working with us.       

How to contribute to our vision

The Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Graduate Programme is targeted at graduates from a variety of pathways and developing them over a two-year period to be able to fulfil professional roles available within the organization. This an outstanding opportunity to join a team who are the forefront of emerging technologies, contributing towards the fight to a more sustainable future.

The graduate programme is structured around placements in working departments where you will be integrated into the team and learn through experiencing the day-to-day activities. These will be supplemented by a pair of shorter placements in remote (away from your base) locations aimed at improving your appreciation of other teams and their work.

Following successful completion of the graduate training you will have an opportunity to apply to join one of our engineering teams.

• Systems Engineering & Projects

• Power Electronics & Systems

• Converter Control 

• Software, Modelling and Control 

• Product Support 

• Generator Design and Control

Some of the type of work you will have the opportunity to involved during the programme include:

• Design and engineer the component down to detail to satisfy the specified requirements of the customer

• Define the products and subcomponents to be used including their characteristics and requirements

• Develop detailed solutions for the system integration of the individual elements as a functioning unit

• Take responsibility for the realization of the component with the required functionality, prepares the design documentation

• Working as team member with other members of UK (United Kingdom) R&D team and wider engineering team

• Internal and external contacts at all levels

• Research into new and emerging technologies

• Evaluation of potential technical solutions with evolution to design solutions

• Liaison with Suppliers

• Production of detailed technical specification for procured items.

• Validation of components/equipment in laboratory/wind turbines.

• Creation of system models and utilisation of them to perform simulations

• Control system design and implementation

• Software design, code and test

• Working under the supervision of senior professional engineers in the design of power hardware, software and control solutions to meet specification

What you need to make a difference

A passion for renewable energy and a sense of urgency to lead the change. You will have a min 2:1 degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Sciences or be able to demonstrate experience and knowledge in the electrical engineering domain.

You will also have:

• Genuine enthusiasm, interest and ability in research and development

• Good communications skills (written & verbal) in order to liaise with suppliers

• Ability to grasp new concepts

• Thorough & methodical mentality

• Responsibility & ownership attitude

• Good personal organisation

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Determination

• Leadership skills

• Adaptable and Practical

• Willingness to travel and work on wind turbines sites and with R&D collaborators

You will also be happy to work at either of our three sites across the UK: Keele, Glasgow and Sheffield. You will be expected to attend the office on a weekly basis under our hybrid working policy.

In return of your commitment we offer you…

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come

• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy

• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality

• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation

Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more

Empowering our people

https://www.siemensgamesa.com/sustainability/employees

How do you imagine the future?

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Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

We believe diversity creates more opportunity for success. That’s why we recruit great minds from all walks of life: it doesn’t matter the gender, age, ethnic background, sexual orientation or disability. Our main aim is to find people from around the globe who can contribute to world-changing technology.

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Siemens Gamesa is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a work environment that is free from discrimination and where employees are treated with dignity and respect. Employment at Siemens Gamesa is based solely on an individual's merit and qualifications, which are directly related to job competence. Siemens Gamesa does not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, religion, age, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, rules or regulations. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, promotion and benefits.

We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our  family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.