Graduate Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineer

Position: Graduate Project Engineer
Location: East Kilbride, Glasgow (G75 0QF
)
Salary: 30,000- 40,000 per annum (DOE)
Working Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Permanent

Graduate Project Engineer is required in East Kilbride, Glasgow for our client, an engineering development company specialising in low-carbon technology projects for international customers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate engineer to develop their career within a specialist engineering environment, working on experimental and analytical projects covering prototype design and build, bespoke test rigs, instrumentation, testing, data analysis and technical reporting.

The role offers exposure to a variety of engineering facilities and technologies, with training provided to develop technical and analytical skills.

• Supporting engineering development projects across the low-carbon technology sector.

• Involvement in prototype design and build, including bespoke test rig design and development.

• Installing instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support engineering testing.

• Operating specialist test facilities, including thermal systems, electric motor and generator testing, a small wind tunnel, mechanical test laboratory and blade erosion test rig.

• Conducting experimental testing and supporting the analysis of engineering results.

• Undertaking mechanical design and stress analysis using Solid Works.

• Developing bespoke software and analytical tools using Python.

• Working with data acquisition systems to capture and interpret engineering data.

• Producing technical reports documenting test results and engineering findings.

• Developing technical knowledge and practical engineering skills through training and hands-on project experience.

• MEng in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

• Strong interest in engineering, technology and low-carbon energy solutions.

• Familiarity with mechanical design and stress analysis, particularly using Solid Works.

• Analytical skills and an interest in developing bespoke software using Python.

• Understanding of data acquisition systems and engineering testing.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Good written communication skills, particularly for producing technical reports.

• Motivated to develop a career as a professional engineer.

• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills through training and practical experience.

• Salary: 30,000- 40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Working hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 08:30-17:00.

• Working arrangement:
  Onsite.

• Employment type:
  
  Permanent.

• Employee benefits package.