As our next Electrified Project Engineer Industrial Placement, you'll gain hands-on experience in various projects and team-related activities which will contribute to a more positive learning experience for you. You'll have the opportunity to learn and grow by mirroring and shadowing team members. Additionally, you will always have a designated mentor to refer to, ensuring that you feel supported and comfortable with the autonomy given to you. To excel in this role, you'll need to have the courage to ask questions, maintain a probing and inquisitive mindset, and not be afraid to make mistakes. As part of your placement, you'll be involved in market research and similar analysis of competitors, benchmarking activities of components and competitor vehicles. You'll also be spending time in the vehicles (not always driving), where you'll provide reports on expected behaviour and evaluate whether those expectations have been met or not. As an Electrified Project Engineer Industrial Placement, you are always willing to learn and not afraid to ask questions. You thrive on the opportunity to make a positive impact and relish the chance to contribute to the electrification of our vehicles. In this role, you will have the chance to work collaboratively with a small team, setting up goals and best practices that will be carried forward as part of our legacy. Your remit will include various aspects of the vehicle, allowing you to have a realistic impact on its development. Join us in this exciting role, where you can be part of the beginning of electrification and contribute to the delivery of our first vehicles.Key Requirements We Look for:
- University students pursuing an engineering degree either in electric/electronic/software and graduating in 2025. Evidence of passion and achievements in academic/or non-academic activities Aspiration/commitment to pursue a career in engineering. Keen interest in Automotive. Ideally, have extracurricular activities such as Formula Student, etc. Fulltime Gaydon-based with occasional travel to our Wellesbourne/Silverstone/test site.
What to Expect: During your 12-month placement, you'll gain first-hand experience of what a career in ePowertrain with Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd involves and if it is right for you.
- You'll be given crucial projects to either work on autonomously or as part of a team. Have an opportunity to put your technical skills to work on challenging problems. Solution-focused mindset. Working in a cross-functional environment. Improve your team working skills through practical experience.
Fixed Industrial placement start date: Monday 2nd& September 2024.What you'll receive:
- You'll be given specific projects and responsibilities working on real and live business challenges. Continuous coaching and mentoring – You will work with supportive colleagues and receive day-to-day mentoring from your manager. Salary: £20,520 Pension scheme 26 days annual leave + bank holidays& Mon – Thurs 7:30am – 4:30pm (flexible, to be confirmed with manager/mentor) and Fri 7:30am – 12:30pm
**The Next Step and time frames...**On application, you will receive an email acknowledgment response of your application received. If you meet the criteria, then the following will apply. At each stage of the following process, you will be advised of the outcome.
- Online psychometric gamification assessment& Phone interview& – with a member of the Talent Acquisition team (20 minutes) Face to Face Interview - a chance to meet the team you've applied to join (up to one hour) Outcome& – we will let you know the outcome following your interview.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity, apply today by clicking on the& ‘apply now'& button.For over 110 years Aston Martin has made the most exquisitely addictive performance sports cars. But no one builds an Aston Martin on their own. Behind these legends and landmarks are hundreds of dreamers, darers and doers who make extraordinary happen, every single day. That's why the name of everyone who has ever worn our famous wings is inscribed on the wall of our factory. As we embark on an exciting new era for the business, we need the very best people to write their own chapter on our journey to become the world's most desirable ultra-luxury British performance brand.Belong at Aston MartinWe understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.