Siemens Gamesa

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The Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) Research and Development (R&D) Engineering Graduate Programme is targeted at graduates from a variety of pathways and developing 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 the team and learn through experiencing the day-to-day activities. As part of this placement, you will be required to complete three 8-months long placements based in our offices in Keele, Sheffield and Glasgow.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Design and engineer the component down to detail to satisfy the specified requirements of the customer. Define the products and subcomponents to be used including their characteristics and requirements.
• Develop detailed solutions for the system integration of the individual elements as a functioning unit. Evaluation of potential technical solutions with evolution to design solutions
• Responsibility for the realisation of the component with the required functionality, incl. preparation of the design documentation. Production of detailed technical specification for procured items.
• 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. Control system design and implementation. Software design, code and test

What You Bring

• You will have a min 2:1 bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Sciences (completed before September 2025).
• A passion for renewable energy and genuine enthusiasm, interest and ability in research and development
• Good communication and interpersonal skills in order to collaborate closely with suppliers
• Willingness to travel and work on wind turbines sites and with R&D collaborators. You will also be happy to work at either of our three sites across the UK: Keele, Glasgow and Sheffield. You will be expected to attend the office on a weekly basis under our hybrid working policy.
• Ability to grasp new concepts.
• Adaptable, thorough & logical approach. Responsibility & ownership mentality.

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 99,000 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.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

Siemens Energy 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 at least 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.

What We Offer You

• Personal and professional development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Encouraging and supportive team environment; Opportunity of hands-on training
• Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of varied colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality