Tribology Student Placement - Hazelwood, United Kingdom - Lubrizol Corporation

Lubrizol Corporation

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Hazelwood, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company, leverages its unmatched science to unlock immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better.

Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices around the world and has approximately 8,800 employees.

For more information, view our latest Corporate Report.

Tribology Student Placement

Hazelwood, near Derby
At Lubrizol, we have a growing student community in the UK across a number of different roles.

Within the Analytical and Physical Science department, you will use your creativity and problem-solving skills to design, develop and perform tests on a variety of friction and wear testing equipment to simulate engines and transmissions.

You will be part of a diverse group of skilled professionals, working closely as a team on a daily basis.

What you will be doing:

What you will need:

Studying towards an Automotive or Mechanical Engineering related degree involving a year in industry, achieving a 2:1 or above
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to liaise with a range of people across many departments
Practical lab experience, working both in teams and individually

This role would appeal to someone with a keen interest in Automotive/Mechanical research engineering.

Lab work will be completed to prove/disprove hypotheses with the broader aim to generate a strong foundation of engineering knowledge which can be used to optimise lubricant formulations.

Why Lubrizol?

We know that Lubrizol is not a common household name, so it may surprise you to know that our products and technologies are in the things that you use every day - from surfaces and fluids in the vehicles you drive, to shampoo, medicines, to the clothes that you wear.

What we can offer you:

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
33 days holiday (including 8 bank holidays)
Competitive Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Hours
Potential to support Final Year Project
Subsidised Sports and Social Club (Some Locations)
Subsidised on site restaurant facility (Some Locations)
Free Car Parking

Hazelwood is a small village in Derbyshire at the lower end of the Pennines, located around 8 miles from Derby city centre.

Derby has extensive transport links with other areas of the country, the M1 motorway passes about 10 miles to the east of the city, linking Derby southwards to the London area and northwards to Sheffield and Leeds.

Most of our students choose to live in the city centre which is where you will find Intu Derby - the vibrant hub of retail, leisure and dining facilities.

The leisure complex is home to Showcase Cinema de Lux, Hollywood Bowl and Paradise Island Adventure Golf as well as a wide range of eateries and some of the world's biggest brands.

Another popular place in Derby city centre with the students is the Cathedral Quarter which is home to fantastic independent shops, a bustling market and abundance of excellent bars, cafes, restaurants and entertainment There are plenty of events happening in the quarter all year round A large student population means that the city centre is a lively and vibrant place to be.

Take a look at our video to see what our Hazelwood site has to offer.

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