Renishaw - Graduate Automation Scheme

Renishaw offers exciting opportunities for graduates on their two-year development programmes designed to develop ambitious, talented, and self-motivated individuals into skilled experts in their chosen field.

What will I gain from this graduate scheme?

This programme will be based on a series of placements where you will work on real projects, aligned to your ambitions and interests, that will deliver tangible results to this global business. By investing in your personal development, we hope to build up and broaden your knowledge and experience to create a confident and skilled professional to prepare you for a meaningful role within one of our product or services divisions.

What will I be doing on the scheme?

The Automation Software Engineering scheme runs for 2 years for each graduate and covers 4 placements within multiple divisions. During your placements, you will receive structured training and work on real and challenging tasks. These experiences will add to your academic qualifications to provide the breadth of knowledge and skills to equip graduates for successful careers within Renishaw.

There are also several structured training courses for all Automation Software Engineering graduates which have more generic application. The skills and knowledge areas we expect you to gain exposure to include:

• LabVIEW application development Windows or embedded targets
• C# application development
• PLC programming
• Test, Measurement and Automation System Design
• Assembly Systems Development
• SQL for database management, and reporting of product quality
• 6-Sigma and Problem Solving- Using the established “DMAIC” process of Design, Measure, Analyse, Improve Control
• Git/ Azure DevOps to understand Software development operations

To get the most out of the scheme and provide the greatest breadth of experience, management work closely with all graduates to ensure placements cover a broad mix of skills.

Where will I be working?

This role is based at our New Mills site near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. As Renishaw is based in a semi-rural location, it is essential that applicants have their own form of transport or are willing to relocate to the local area. The site is around 25-30 minutes drive from Bristol so easily commutable by car.

What skills and qualifications do I need?

Graduates applying for this position should have a 2:2 or higher in a related discipline such as Maths, Physics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering etc.