Renishaw - Graduate Materials Scientist Scheme

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation solves complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Graduates are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep us at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest in your continuous development and success from day one. 

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfill your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of:

• Innovation
• Inspiration
• Integrity
• Involvement 

What type of things will I be working on?

On this 1-year graduate scheme, starting September 2024, you will undergo 2, 6-month rotations, working on a variety of real-life projects across our operational and product division. This includes:

• Materials identification and characterisation
• Materials preparation skills
• Industrial manufacturing and assembly processes
• Inspection and analysis techniques by hands-on use of analytical equipment such as: Scanning Electron Microscopes, Spectrometers, Atomic Force Microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis
• Non-destructive testing including 2D X-ray and Industrial 3D X-ray computed tomography
• Destructive testing: Tensile testing, fatigue testing

You will develop a wide awareness and knowledge of engineering materials and practices, as well as identify any areas of personal interest for you to focus on for your future. Some elements will be designed to build your basic skills, whilst some will be set to test your maximum capabilities. You will be working closely with our operational and product division such as: Materials Analysis and Research, Encoder Products, Machine Tool Products and Additive Manufacturing.

What career opportunities are available?

Materials Scientists develop a wide range of knowledge that enables them to become versatile team members in a variety of roles. Graduate Material Scientist opportunities include:

• A Permanent role in your area of interest
• Future career development into specialist roles
  • Senior engineer/scientist
  • Principal and technical experts
  • Or, Supervisory and managerial routes

What’s on offer?

• £29k plus £1000 sign-on bonus.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Lots of perks including full medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres & onsite subsidised restaurants.

Where will I be working?

This role is based out of one of our main sites in New Mills, near Wotton-under Edge in Gloucestershire. As Renishaw sites are based in semi-rural locations, applicants must have their own form of transport or be willing to relocate to the local area.

What do I need and how do I apply?

We’re looking for passionate graduates expecting a 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant degree such as Materials Science and Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Materials Science, Materials Chemistry, Physics, etc.

Training and development is excellent so candidates with no experience but a keen interest in engineering will be strongly considered. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another graduate opportunity at Renishaw.

To apply, simply attach an updated CV and GRB will be in touch shortly after. This is a popular scheme, with spaces filling up on a rolling basis so don’t hesitate to make an application. 

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email protected]