Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains
Engineering Trainee - Mechanical
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Immediate Start Opportunities in Advanced Technology
We have 2 immediate start opportunities available within our Advanced Technology Team. The role is a 1-year opportunity to gain invaluable experience in a top-of-the-range Engineering Technology centre.
Advanced Technology
In Advanced Technology, our mission is to help Mercedes & AMG be the technology leader in electric drives, in terms of performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
Engineering Opportunities
The Engineering opportunities are within either one of the two departments below:
Mechanical Engineering
- You can be responsible for the design of components and/or systems from concept, through prove-out that enhance the future performance, efficiency, and sustainability of fully electric prototype powertrains.
Development Engineering
- Model the powertrain to assist in its definition and optimization in areas that will yield an improvement in efficiency, performance, or customer satisfaction.
- Facilitate the validation of the product on our test facilities.
What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art Technology centre, being involved in exciting technological challenges alongside some of the world’s best engineers. You will get the opportunity to engineer solutions in world-class facilities and, having been thoroughly proven at our Technology Centre.
Our benefits package includes:
- This is a 1-year opportunity
- A salary of £33,000pa
- Collective bonus
- 36 days annual leave
- Access to private healthcare and generous pension scheme
- Onsite Gym
- A variety of other benefits and staff discounts
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What We Need From You
- A curious, tenacious, and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast-paced environment
- Already achieved a 2.1 degree, or above, in a relevant Mechanical / Automotive / Mechatronics / Motorsport / Aeronautical or related degree, e.g. Science or Maths
- A strong academic background in relevant A-Level, or equivalent disciplines, for example Maths or Sciences
- An excellent understanding of engineering first principles
- Practical, “hands-on” experience to complement your academic studies
- Excellent communication skills
- Self-motivation, adaptability, and creativity
- The courage to challenge and desire to be challenged, to expand your technical knowledge and skills
The Application Process
- Submit your online application, CV, and covering letter
- Within this we would like to learn as much about you as possible. Tell us about your hobbies and passions; related and unrelated to the scheme or degree you are studying as this will help you stand out against candidates that may have the same qualifications and grades as you.
- Please remember to list the grades you have achieved against the respective qualifications, employment, and project experience.
- As part of our Diversity and Inclusion policy please do not put a photo of yourself on your CV.
- Complete online psychometric testing when prompted by the recruitment team
- Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager
- If successful you will be invited to attend an interview onsite.
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We recognise that the ideal candidate for this role may not meet every requirement in this advert and understand that some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Mercedes AMG HPP our people are our strength, and the diverse talents they bring are critical to our success. HPP does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or group or class protected by any local law, and we encourage applications from any background.
During your application process, we are committed to providing additional support where it may be needed. If you need additional financial support to help attend Assessment Centres and Interviews, you can apply to be considered to receive our Interview Travel Bursary, which will provide full reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred. At the point of a successful invitation to interview, please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP.
Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, there may be periods of time during the process where you don’t hear anything from us. Don’t worry! We will advise you of the outcome of your application regardless of the result, so please bear with us. Please be advised that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to applicants; apologies for any inconvenience.
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