2025 Graduate Programme – Mechatronics Graduate

Empowering People, Enabling Innovation

Are you a graduate or will be graduating soon?

Are you looking for your big break into a global technology business?

Right now, we are looking for the next generation of talent to join our global family and become part of the team in our Clevedon facility.

Edwards is the leading global supplier of abatement and vacuum solutions for the manufacture of semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells.

Our carbon negative products are used in manufacture of virtual every electronic item found in industry or in your home, you have it we helped make it! Approximately 1 in 5 semiconductors manufactured worldwide is made using the equipment that comes out of our factory in Clevedon!

We are the leader in vacuum technology for industrial, chemical, scientific, process, glass coating and food packaging industries and multiple engineering applications.

We are also part of the Atlas Copco group of over 45,000 people worldwide in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment.

We offer multiple other pumping technologies and related products, supported by an international sales and service organisation. We bring an environmental benefit by working with our customers to allow them to be greener and manufacture in the most environmentally and sustainable way possible.

The semiconductor market it on course to double in size by the end of 2030, so there really isn’t a better time to join us at the cutting edge of technology as we help shape the future of the electronics industry worldwide!

About our Graduate programme

You will combine academic achievement with personal drive and a commitment and the ability to work with others and preparedness to be mobile with the skills, initiative, and personality to play an important part in Edwards continued growth and success.

Edwards offers a two-year rotational Graduate Development Programme which provides unique opportunities to work in several functions / teams.

Our Clevedon facility is responsible for the design, development, and manufacture of our exhaust gas management systems. Our aim is to ensure that we remain number one supplier of abatement solutions to the Semiconductor, Flat Panel, Solar Cell and LED markets. Our vision is to identify opportunities that are not always visible to others, promoting the creation of collaborative sustainable solutions designed to meet our customer needs.

Sounds Interesting...

We're looking for graduates to join our operations team within Clevedon, half an hour from the vibrant city of Bristol.

The Role

You will be reporting to Lead Engineer / Early Careers Specialist. You will enter the business into the Clevedon facility and throughout the course of the graduate scheme, spend 2 years on a series of placements across our operational & engineering functions.

During each rotation, your daily work will be overseen by a manager who will set goals specific to that placement. You will be set challenging and exciting projects to put your knowledge to the test but immerse yourself in the real-world challenges of a manufacturing facility. Example projects include:

• Design and Development: Create and develop mechatronic systems, such as robotics, automated machinery, and smart devices, that integrate mechanical, electrical, and computer systems.
• System Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to combine mechanical, electronic, and software components into functional and efficient systems.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and test prototypes, ensuring that the systems meet technical specifications, safety standards, and performance targets.
• Automation and Control: Develop control systems using sensors, actuators, and controllers to automate processes, improve precision, and optimize system performance.
• Software Development: Write and modify software programs for embedded systems, including using simulation tools like MATLAB, Simulink, and other CAD/CAE software to model and simulate systems.
• Any many more!

Knowledge and Skills required –

• Proficiency in mechanical design, electronics, and software development.
• Strong understanding of control systems, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience with CAD/CAE software (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD) for designing mechanical components.
• Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., C/C++, Python, MATLAB) for embedded systems.
• Knowledge of robotics systems, automation frameworks, and PLC programming.
• Understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor systems.

About you

You are an engineering graduate with a minimum 2:1 bachelor’s degree within a Mechanical / Electrical engineering or relevant discipline. You'll demonstrate our core values of commitment, interaction, and innovation in everything you do. You have ambition, vision, enthusiasm, and the desire to keep on developing your knowledge and achieve chartered status.

Benefits and Rewards

If you join us, you will work on some of the most challenging engineering projects of our time, shaping the future of energy. You will have opportunities to learn from some of the most experienced engineers in the industry.

 Our two-year fixed graduate programme will give you the support you need to develop your technical, commercial and consultancy skills. Some of our benefits, to name a few, include:

• A competitive starting salary.
• A career development plan, including core learning modules and on the job technical training.
• Global Talent Forum and network.
• Support and mentoring to achieve chartered status with your chosen institution.

(Please note if we receive a large number of applications we may close the application window early, so don’t delay and apply today)

We are Diverse by nature and inclusive by choice. We recognise bright ideas come from all of us. We embrace our different experiences and perspectives to create an inclusive, safe, and innovative culture where we all have a sense of belonging and purpose. Being an employer in a male-centric industry. Our aim is to encourage more diversity into our workplace. We have a comprehensive suite of family ready policies, including flexible working, shared parental leave, a private express room for new mothers and a fertility policy.

We’re proud to partner with InnovateHer, an organisation dedicated to championing diversity and empowering young women in tech. Together, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and inspiring the next generation of innovators. You can read more on InnovateHer here: https://www.innovateher.co.uk/

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