Graduate Engineer (Mechanical Testing)

Graduate Engineer (Mechanical Testing) - Derbyshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent Engineering Graduate to join a very successful company in a trainee position. Applications are also invited from under graduates who are looking for a year in industry.

The company is based in a pleasant location and invests heavily in staff training and development. The position would suit someone looking to join a progressive company which values its employees.

The company is an innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of their customers' products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets, while reducing their environmental impact.

They have a Mechanical Testing Team which is responsible for proof of performance testing of fluid and mechanical systems in test stands or in the field. The company is keen to hear from graduates who would be interested in developing a career with them.

Requirements:
A Bachelors Degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or related, with relevant industry experience gained in a gap year or on a sandwich course.
If youre an undergraduate looking for a position for your year in industry then you will also be considered
Some Control System programming experience is desirable.
General knowledge of automatic transmission and related friction testing systems an advantage.
Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral) with colleagues and internal/external customers.
Experience of Schenck DC101 is desirable
Knowledge of SCADA and PLCs is desirable
High energy and enthusiastic; strong work ethic
Ability to quickly learn and willingness to take instruction is essential
Willingness to follow all safety requirements, including use of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Please note, due to the company location own transport is essential. There are no public transport links.

Salary: £negotiable depending upon skills and experience. Excellent benefits package includes subsidised staff restaurant, free parking, sports and social club etc

If you would like to apply please send your CV today.

Purple Squirrel is acting as an Employment Agency with regard to this vacancy.

(note we aim to respond to all applicants, however if you havent been contacted within two weeks please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion)

Skills Required
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Graduate Engineer (Mechanical Testing), Bachelors Degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering, undergraduate looking for a position for year in industry, Control System programming, Schenck DC101, SCADA and PLC knowledge is desirable

Qualifications Required
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Bachelors Degree in Automotive/Mechanical Engineering or undergraduate in the same