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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa are becoming Omterra. 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.
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Graduate Engineer (Research and Development)
About the Role
Job ID
305300
Location
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Staffordshire
Keele
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND
- State/Province/County: Scotland
- City: Glasgow
Remote vs. Office
Office/Site only
Company
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited
Organization
Wind Power
Business Unit
Technology
Full / Part time
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry-Level / Graduate
A Snapshot of Your Day
The Siemens Energy Wind Power Electrical Drivetrain Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Graduate Programme is targeted at graduates from a variety of pathways to develop them over a two-year period to be able to enter a professional career in the industry. This an outstanding opportunity to join a team who are the forefront of new technologies, supporting the fight for a more sustainable future.
The graduate programme is structured around placements in working departments where you will be integrated into different teams and learn through experiencing the day-to-day activities. As part of this role, you will be required to complete three 8-month long placements based in either Keele or Glasgow.
How You’ll Make an Impact
- Evaluation and design of components used in our wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain systems and products, including their requirements and characteristics
- Evaluation and design of potential solutions for controlling the wind turbine Electrical Drivetrain, including controlling the generator and grid
- Research into new and emerging technologies.
- Validation of components/equipment in laboratory/wind turbines.
- Creation of system models and utilisation of them to perform simulations.
- Software design, implementation and test
What You Bring
- You will have completed, or you will be working towards a degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or Computer Science
- A passion for renewable energy and genuine enthusiasm, interest and ability in research and development
- Good foundation knowledge in one or more of the core technologies that are used in the Electrical Drivetrain in our wind turbine products
- Ability to grasp new concepts.
- Willingness to travel and work on wind turbines sites and with R&D collaborators. You will be expected to work onsite in either Glasgow or Keele as your base location.
About the 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.
At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking dedicated individuals to join the team and support our focus on energy transformation.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected.
With more than 100,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
The scheme spans across Siemens Energy and our fully integrated Wind Power division (Siemens Gamesa) with placements in all business units
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo and Siemens Gamesa https://youtu.be/12Sm678tjuY
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
- A starting salary of £30,000
- Pension scheme with a competitive employer contribution
- 26 days holiday per annum with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
- Salary sacrifice schemes such as private medical & dental insurances, cycle to work, electric car scheme, discounted gym membership plus several other lifestyle benefits to suit you.
Closing Date:- Sunday 8th November
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