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    Rotational Graduate Engineer - Bedford, United Kingdom - UTAC

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    Company Description

    UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

    The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

    As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

    Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

    Job Description

    Our graduate programme is a 21 month rotational scheme (with potential to be extended by up to 6 months), undertaking three diverse placements of 9, 6 and 6 months duration. These are located at our Millbrook, Bedford and Leyland, Preston sites. The placements will provide you with the opportunity to work and learn alongside our world-class engineers and technicians in a number of different operational departments. You'll directly interface with a range of Customers and experience how UTAC's capabilities helps to solve some of their biggest challenges.

    The programme commences in mid-September, provides a dedicated mentor and Programme Manager, support and funds IMechE/Professional body accreditation where relevant.

    Graduates apply for a permanent position within the business at the end of the programme. Career progression is facilitated with programme alumni rapidly expanding their professional skills and experience enabling opportunities to excel in role, move laterally or upwards in the UTAC Group.

    Below are further details on some of the departments hosting placements:

    Electrification and Battery Testing

    We support any size of electric driveline development programme, providing customers a 'one-stop shop' solution, whether it's a full suite of EV battery tests or completing a design verification plan (DVP) for an electric drive system.

    Within our Future Technology departments you will be at the cutting-edge of changes in the Industry, learning and applying your expertise to on-going commercial projects in Electric Powertrain Test systems, Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Battery Testing and other Alternative Fuel prototype services.

    Powertrain

    We are also to the forefront of powertrain performance, consumption, range and clean fuel technology development.

    We will help you gain confidence to run test programmes and work with you to develop your understanding of each area of propulsion, from emissions to battery testing.

    Vehicle Components

    Helping our customers to be uncompromising on vehicle quality. Applying problem solving skills and years of test experience to deliver accurate, actionable results.

    As part of the vehicle team, you will be trusted to run projects and relied on to streamline processes. Whether you are working on an EV battery, durability programme or validating the dynamic performance of a vehicle system and components, you will be learning on the job and receive full support.

    Special Vehicles

    Special Vehicles, part of the UTAC group, is a leading expert in vehicle conversions, engineering vehicles with enhanced capabilities, including discreet protection for armoured vehicles, systems integration and reduced emissions. It offers bespoke prototype modifications and small series production from a secure site and uses Millbrook Proving Ground's test tracks in the UK to develop platforms.

    You will be working with, and learning from a team that has extensive skills in systems integration, ballistic protection, powertrain modifications and vehicle dynamics.

    Qualifications

    Qualifications

  • Applicants should hold either an Electrical, Mechanical or Automotive Engineering Degree
  • Experience:

  • Previous relevant industry work experience (beneficial)
  • Previous Undergraduate placement experience (beneficial)
  • An interest in progressing you career within the following focus areas; Electrical Powertrain, CAV, ADAS and data analysis (essential)
  • To provide evidence of projects, dissertation or degree modules that have given you exposure to and an understanding of these focus areas
  • Skills:

  • Good general IT skills especially MS Excel (essential)
  • A good understanding of engineering and motor vehicles in general (essential)
  • Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong organisational, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Personal Behaviours :

  • Demonstrable Expertise, Innovation and Integrity
  • Methodical with an Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to use initiative and to problem solve
  • Adaptable
  • Positive autonomous attitude
  • Willingness to learn
  • Highly motivated team player
  • Other information:

  • Flexibility to travel as and when required
  • Full UK driving licence
  • SC clearance or ability to achieve this (UK national with residency in the UK for the last 5 years)
  • Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check
  • Working Environment: Office/Workshop/Labs may also involve off-site work at Client facilities in the UK

    Additional Information

    For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

    By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

    Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

    In the UK this includes ;

  • Life Cover
  • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
  • Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
  • Healthcare cashback plans
  • Generous holiday benefits
  • Contributory pension schemes
  • Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
  • Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
  • Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

    Note to Recruitment Agencies :

    UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

    PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.


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