Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood - Powertrain, Chassis and Electronics Validation - Placement Year

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Everything starts with passion at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. It turns a profession into a vocation.  It drives us to keep reinventing mobility and to bring innovative ideas onto the roads. Our teams work as a strong unit where every opinion is valued.  We have set future-focused goals within a practical and long-term framework —all with the intention to enact positive change and continue our pursuit of proactive responsibility. Plus, we pride ourselves on providing a friendly, supportive environment and management style, having some great benefits for our employees, career development, progression and work-life balance.

We’re committed to providing an environment where you can be yourself and be your best. This includes welcoming you into an inclusive culture, investing in your continuous learning and development, giving you access to breadth and depth of experience. We want to provide you with challenging and rewarding opportunities to make a difference, offering flexible working options and giving ample reward and recognition.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Goodwood – Powertrain, Chassis and Electronics, Validation and Integration – 13 Month Placement (July 2025)

We are responsible for the integration, validation and analysis of electrical, electronic, powertrain and chassis technical content as well as the planning and realisation of the complete production testing and commissioning process. We work hands-on with prototype and series products featuring the latest industry technology including E-drive and autonomous driver systems. Our team is seeking two placement students to join from July 2025.

What awaits you?

• Support, coordination and management of specific daily tasks.
• Learning automotive diagnostics and electronic systems working directly on prototype vehicles.
• Support complex technical analysis.
• Monitoring, understanding and reporting production test system result data to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Develop and deliver a personal project with direct relevance to product/process improvement.

Qualifications and Experience.

• Studying a Bachelor’s or integrated Master’s degree and on track to achieve a 2:2 or above in a relevant Engineering course.
• PC literate with the ability to learn new systems and applications.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0.
• Automotive experience is useful but not essential.

Why choose us?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance - Contracted working hours are 40 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance. 
•  Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com