Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2) Fair guide 2014

Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair Thursday 20 November 2014, 11.30am–2.30pm Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park

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Welcome to our Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair It is great to see you at the second of this year’s Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair.

The outlook for graduates in engineering continues to be positive. A recent study by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) stated that demand for engineers remains high, with two-thirds of the companies surveyed looking to recruit over the next 12 months and predicting a 5% increase in engineering vacancies from 2013.

Our second fair this year hosts a diverse range of employers with opportunities across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, rail, defence and telecommunications. In any of these sectors you could work for large multinationals, niche consultancies, high-growth technology firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Employers attending the fair may have opportunities for final years interested in graduate positions as well as year-long and summer placements for first, second and penultimate year students, in a range of interesting roles across their businesses.

Even if you are unsure which sector is right for you, you can still learn a lot from the organisations visiting the fair about what

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they look for in students and graduates. This will help you in future applications across all industry sectors – you may even find out about opportunities you never knew existed.

Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today but throughout your time at university and once you graduate.

And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also ask our experts a question on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer.

We hope you enjoy the day!

Nalayini Thambar Director of Careers and Employability

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Contents 04 Army

10 Royal Navy

04 Bombardier Transportation

10 Siemens

05 BT

11 Spirax Sarco

05 Eaton

11 Taylor Woodrow

06 GE Aviation

12 Thales

06 GE Intelligent Platforms

12 The Institution of Gas Engineers and

07 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Managers (IGEM)

07 Hoare Lea

13 TMD

08 Newton

13 Ultra Electronics PMES

08 Parsons Brinckerhoff 09 Qinetiq 09 Rolls-Royce

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Subjects recruited from: All, particularly engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic and systems) Starting salary: £30,000 (£25,000 during 30 week basic military training) Job location(s): UK and global Benefits: Subsidised food and accommodation, free workwear, free medical and dental care, six weeks paid annual leave, pension scheme, travel opportunities and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: January, May and September 2015 Number of opportunities: 600+

If you want a job that offers challenge, variety, early responsibility plus the opportunity to make a difference in the world, then the Army could be just the place for you. After initial training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (44 weeks), you do a short course in military engineering, tailored to your specialisation, after which you will join your regiment where in addition to applying your engineering knowledge, you will be in command of up to 30 soldiers. The initial contract is for three years after which you are able to leave but if you wish to extend, this is negotiable.

Should you extend, it is possible to gain chartered status through an 18-month attachment in either the UK, Australia or the USA. www.Army.mod.uk/join

Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Transportation – rail sector Starting salary: £26,500 Job location(s): Derby Benefits: Support to apply for chartered status, training modules over the course of the graduate programme and a sign-on bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: 31 December 2014 Employment start date: 7 September 2015 Number of opportunities: 12–15

Bombardier Transportation is a global engineering company that’s shaping the evolution of mobility.

From new build rolling stock to services fleet maintenance to complete transportation systems, we are recognised for the innovative ideas and outstanding quality standards we bring.

On our two-year graduate development programme, you’ll make a direct contribution from day one. Our structured induction will give you unique insights into the Bombardier way of doing things, while real work on a series of rotational projects will develop your skills and give you a thorough grounding. By having an expert mentor, you will receive the continuous support and training needed to gain professional accreditation. www.uk.bombardier.com

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Subjects recruited from: Technical programme: electronics and electrical engineering, computer science, physics, maths or IT subject.

Business programme: Any Areas recruited to: IT, engineering, telecommunications, research, sales, marketing, law, project management and business management Starting salary: £27,750–£31,500 Job location(s): UK Benefits: 10% performance bonus, 27.5 holiday, free broadband and BT Sport, discounted BT TV, £1000 interest-free loan, possible relocation allowance, pension and more Application method: Online Application deadline: 31 December 2014 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 250

Since starting out in 1846 we’ve been on quite a journey. Evolving from our traditional telecoms roots into a global communications company. Our technology connects 68,000 traders in the New York Stock Exchange, linking trading floors in over 60 countries as one virtual trading organisation.

Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering, finance, HR, supply chain management, marketing, sales and IT Starting salary: £16,000 Job location(s): UK Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: March 2015 Employment start date: June–July 2015 Number of opportunities: 30

Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22bn. Eaton provides energyefficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 101,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

But amazing projects don’t just happen by themselves. At BT we want to make communication easier and better – helping to create a more connected world. It takes the passion, drive and ambition of our teams to help us get there. It’s about the right people for the job.

Working on challenging projects, with ongoing training, and an amazing graduate community; there’s huge scope for graduates at BT. www.btgraduates.com

Because of the pivotal role we play, Eaton is committed to creating and maintaining powerful customer relationships built on a foundation of excellence. From the products we manufacture to our dedicated customer service and support, we know what’s important to you. www.eaton.com

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Subjects recruited from: Avionics, engineering (systems/electronic/software/computer systems), robotics and computer science Areas recruited to: Engineering and aerospace Starting salary: Graduates £26,500 and placements £19,000 Job location(s): Cheltenham and Gloucestershire Benefits: Pension, medical and employee discounts Application method: Online Application deadline: 30 November 2014 Employment start date: August 2015 Number of opportunities: 15 graduates and 20 summer placements

The GE Aviation Systems business is a leading global provider of electrical power systems, avionics, actuation and landing gear, aerostructures, and propeller systems. Proud of our continuing achievements, we recognise our success is founded upon our people and the talents they possess.

Our edison engineering development programme is a two-year scheme committed to growing high-potential engineering graduates with a passion for technology and technical excellence and professional skills by accelerating their development through intense technical training and a variety of business-critical assignments. www.geaviation.com/systems

Subjects recruited from: Engineering (hardware and software) Areas recruited to: Engineering research and development and manufacturing Starting salary: £18,500 Job location(s): Towcester Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: April 2015 Employment start date: August/September 2015 Number of opportunities: Two

GE Intelligent Platforms is an experienced highperformance technology company and global provider of software, hardware and services with expertise in automation and embedded computing. We offer a foundation of agile and reliable technology providing clients with a sustainable advantage in their industry, including energy, water, consumer packaged goods, military and aerospace, and telecommunications.

The application requirements of our products for environmental and operational considerations bounds our necessity to harness, and foster the engineering excellence needed to make our products best in class, where our customers can deploy the platforms with confidence to perform critical operations under extreme circumstances. www.defense.ge-ip.com

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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Engineering, science, finance, management, HR, IT, communications, sales and marketing, procurement, supply chain, regulatory affairs and health outcomes Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK and global Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: Early November 2014 Employment start date: 1 September 2015 Number of opportunities: 70–100

We have a challenging and inspiring mission: to improve the quality of human life by enabling people to do more, feel better and live longer.

This mission gives us the purpose to develop innovative medicines and products and improve healthcare access for patients around the world.

Over the past five years we have developed new medicines in areas such as respiratory disease, skin cancer and HIV, as well as new vaccines against diseases like pneumonia in children.

A career at GSK offers you the opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the health and well-being of people across the world within a dynamic and diverse business environment. www.futureleaders.gsk.com

Subjects recruited from: Engineering (mechanical, electrical, architectural and environmental design and architectural environment) Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: Submit CV and covering letter online Application deadline: 09 January 2015 Employment start date: Summer 2015 for placements and summer/autumn 2015 for graduates Number of opportunities: 30 graduate placements and 30 summer placements

Hoare Lea bring together over 150 years of engineering expertise to create inspiring places.

For us, it’s about putting the heart and soul into the buildings we help to design. We specialise in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) engineering and a whole range of specialisms.

What’s more, our work directly impacts on the environmental legacy of our projects, meaning we always strive for the best in innovative design.

Our industry-leading training programme, which is accredited by CIBSE, IMechE and IET, has been specifically developed to take our people through to chartered status. From day one with us you’ll experience working on live projects combined with a comprehensive structured programme. www.hoarelea.com/careers 07

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Subjects recruited from: Engineering, maths and science Areas recruited to: Engineering, maths and science Starting salary: £38,000 plus £4,000 joining bonus Job location(s): UK and Europe Benefits: Company car, private healthcare and pension Application method: Email CV and covering letter to recruitment@newtoneurope.com Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Negotiable Number of opportunities: 50

Newton is a rapidly growing company, averaging over 40% annual growth for 12 consecutive years, which means we can offer an exceptional opportunity for personal development. You will work with the world’s leading multinational industrial companies and service organisations.

Our projects focus on helping clients increase profits through productivity and process improvement. Newton was ranked number one in Britain (above over 500 companies) for offering unbeatable personal growth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For. We therefore need enthusiastic, driven people who can take a lead role very early in their career. www.newtoneurope.com

Subjects recruited from: Engineering (mechanical, civil and electrical), rail (systems integration engineering, fire engineering, tunnel ventilation engineering and project management), highways and transportation planning and project management Areas recruited to: Rail, power, civil engineering, buildings and transportation Starting salary: £20,000–£27,000 dependent on role Job location(s): UK Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme and flexible benefits scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 80–100

Parsons Brinckerhoff (PB) is a leader in the development and operation of infrastructure.

The firm provides strategic consulting, planning, engineering, and programme and construction management services to both public and private sector clients. In October 2009, PB became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Balfour Beatty, an international engineering, construction, professional services and investment firm based in London. Today, PB employs some 14,000 employees in 150 offices on six continents. PB UK-Europe is part of the international division, employing 2,500 staff, and delivering work across the UK and mainland Europe through four business streams: power, industry and utilities, rail and transit, infrastructure and major projects. www.pbworld.com

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Subjects recruited from: Engineering, computer science, electronic, electrical, aeronautical, mechanical, business, physics, maths, chemistry, software, systems, IT, aerospace, astrophysics, materials, human factors/ergo, civil and facilities Areas recruited to: Air, head office, shared services, C4ISR, optasense, weapons, space, maritime, training and simulation services and safety and acquisition services Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Various Benefits: Pension plan, 25 days holiday, sixmonth performance and salary reviews, dental insurance, private medical and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: To be mutually agreed Number of opportunities: 100

QinetiQ is one of the UK’s largest research and technology organisations. Our customers span the worlds of defence, aerospace, security, telecoms, transport, energy, the environment, and many more. Graduates will encounter problems that define the modern age – and are trusted to help our customers develop and implement innovative solutions.

Subjects recruited from: Engineering and sciences Areas recruited to: Engineering and manufacturing engineering Starting salary: £27,500 and £2,000 joining bonus Job location(s): Worldwide Benefits: Bonus schemes, healthcare, pension, tax-effective share plans, enhanced maternity scheme, life cover and accidental injury insurance and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: n/a

Initially you’ll set your mind to developing in-depth knowledge in a specific engineering discipline and a particular area of the business. From this foundation, you may choose to become a specialist, or to broaden your skill base in order to develop leadership experience.

We employ over 9,000 people around the globe, and are committed to developing our graduates.

QinetiQ graduates provide fresh ideas, rigorous analysis, technical expertise and commercial vision in order to revolutionise industries, save lives, protect assets, reduce costs and ensure competitive advantage. www.QinetiQ.com/careers

Working on live projects, you’ll be exposed to the entire engineering life cycle, problem solving and designing integrated systems for optimum cost.

As you develop, the challenges will increase in complexity and responsibility, combining on-thejob learning with training modules and project work. www.rolls-royce.com/careers

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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Engineering, medical, computing and IT, defence, chef and food industry Starting salary: £25,000, rising to £30,000 after 30 weeks basic training Job location(s): Various Benefits: Six weeks paid holiday plus bank holidays, free medical and dental care, up to 52 weeks maternity leave, free accommodation at sea and help with onshore accommodation Application method: Online Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: Various

Technology is at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you are interested in small sensitive electronics, gas turbine engines, high yield missile systems or supersonic jet aircraft, we are looking for intelligent, well motivated graduates with a degree accredited by the Engineering Council to become the senior leadership and management team within the marine, weapon and air engineering branches of the Royal Navy.

As well as excellent technical skills, you’ll need to develop the ability to make decisions about complex engineering problems quickly and carry out risk management while under pressure. Lives are at stake, so you will have to be extremely safety-conscious, whatever the situation. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers

Subjects recruited from: Electrical, electronics, mechanical, materials, manufacturing, systems, aeronautical, metallurgy, software, mechatronics, computer science and chemical/process/ chemistry Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: Dependent on role Employment start date: September/October 2015 Number of opportunities: 60–80

Siemens has been finding innovative answers to some of the world’s most challenging questions for more than 170 years. Siemens is behind a diverse range of technologies and services we take for granted in our daily lives across the sectors of infrastructure and cities, energy, industry and healthcare – you name it, we’ve probably been involved in it somewhere along the line! We design and manufacture products and systems ranging from traffic lights, wind turbines and super-conducting magnets used in medical scanners, through to drives that are behind many of the UK’s manufacturing plants.

We’re providing the solutions for a sustainable future. All graduates join Siemens on a two-year development programme. www.siemens.co.uk/careers/en

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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical and electronic engineering, IT and science Areas recruited to: Design and research, manufacturing and sales UK or export Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Cheltenham Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, medical insurance, business mentor, year bursary for remainder of education and conditional employment graduate scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: June/July 2015 year in industry placements and September 2015 graduates Number of opportunities: To be confirmed

You may not have heard of Spirax Sarco, but your life has almost certainly been influenced by what we do. Steam has become the essential modern day utility for heat and sterilisation processes in virtually every area of industry. Industries from food to pharmaceuticals and electronics and many more, relying completely on their steam systems. Our manufacturing plants are strategically located; United Kingdom, France, Italy, United States, Brazil, Argentina and China.

We have invested £50m to develop new product development and manufacturing facilities in the UK and Europe including £4m in a world-class R&D centre in Cheltenham. The group has been quoted on the London Stock Exchange since 1959 (FTSE 250). www.spiraxsarco.com/graduates/careers

Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Construction, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering Starting salary: £26,000 Job location(s): National and international (after 18 months service) Benefits: Sponsorship (£1,500 per annum), continuous service, healthcare, pension, living away allowance and car Application method: CV to academy@vinci.plc.uk Application deadline: Annual Employment start date: Sponsored students summer 2015, graduates October 2015 Number of opportunities: 14

Taylor Woodrow is part of Vinci, the world’s leading construction and concession company, employing 193,000 people worldwide. Within the UK civil engineering sector, Taylor Woodrow deploys 800 people on civil engineering projects.

In transportation we are constructing the civil engineering infrastructure associated with a number of high profile projects including Crossrail and Nottingham Express Tram. We also construct highways, roads and bridges. Transportation currently forms over 80% of our business.

The energy sector is also a growing market for us. While we are well established within nuclear decommissioning we also have a growing presence in building waste to energy schemes. www.vinciconstruction.co.uk 11

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Subjects recruited from: Engineering – maths, physics, engineering, manufacturing, electronics, hardware and computer science.

Business – any Areas recruited to: Engineering, finance and business Starting salary: £25,000–£27,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: 27 days holiday, flexible working, pension, accredited engineering programme and support to achieve professional qualification Application method: Online Application deadline: First-come, first-served Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 130

Did you know that Thales’s secure network communications expertise is behind 3.7bn secure electronic financial transactions (BACS) each year? That we’re a leader in on-board equipment for civil and military aircraft? That every time you take a train journey, we’re behind the technology that helps you arrive safely at your destination?

Organisations across aerospace, defence, security and transport trust Thales UK and our 7,500 people to deliver. Now we’re looking for up to 130 talented graduates to join us in engineering or business management. Or if you are not graduating just yet, you might want to consider one of our engineering summer internships or year placements. www.ukgrads.thalesgroup.com

Subjects recruited from: Engineering or construction and the built environment Areas recruited to: n/a Starting salary: n/a Job location(s): n/a Benefits: Advice and support network from professionals, career development, discounted access to technical stands and informative events and access online CPD portal Application method: n/a Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: n/a

IGEM is the leading chartered membership organisation representing more than 4,000 professionals and 200 companies operating in the UK and overseas gas industries. The institution produces technical standards ensuring technicians, engineers and managers fulfil their legal duties to keep customers safe, maximise efficiency and performance and meet environmental obligations.

Licensed by the Engineering Council to award Engineering Technician (EngTech), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. We promote continuing professional development (CPD) programmes, organise conferences and technical activities and tackle cutting-edge issues and innovations. www.igem.org.uk

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Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Tubes and equipment engineering, power supply high voltage, mechanical and electrical Starting salary: Negotiable depending on skills Job location(s): Hayes Benefits: Gym membership, RAC breakdown cover, development plans for progression, shadowing senior specialist, pension and HSF healthcare Application method: Email – hr@tmd.co.uk Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: n/a

TMD is a flourishing medium-sized electronics company. We are among the world’s leading manufacturers of microwave tubes, high-voltage power supplies, and transmitters for radar, EW, communications, EMC RF testing, and other laboratory applications.

We pride ourselves in helping our employees develop and progress.

TMD’s mission is to continuously challenge ourselves to be the preferred partner for innovative and reliable RF and HV power solutions. www.tmd.co.uk

Subjects recruited from: n/a Areas recruited to: n/a Starting salary: £24,000 Job location(s): Basildon, Edinburgh, Luton and Southampton Benefits: Pension, medical insurance, 6% bonus scheme, flexible work scheme and more Application method: CV to vacancies@ultra-pmes.com Application deadline: Spring 2015 Employment start date: July–September 2015 Number of opportunities: To be confirmed

Based in Staffordshire, within a newly built facility, Ultra PMES designs, develops, manufactures, tests and installs a diverse range of products, systems and solutions for the rail, defence, energy and aerospace markets. Ultra Electronics PMES is an expanding and progressive engineering company that utilises the latest engineering tools and techniques to deliver complex systems to our UK and international customer base. www.ultra-pmes.com

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