TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 12-month industrial placement as part of your degree, working on hardware circuit design.
- Starting salary of £27,129 per year.
- Based in Hebburn, working on-site 5 days per week.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may close early.
About the Role
What Will You Be Doing?
You’ll join our Smart Infrastructure Division based at Hebburn, with an expectation to work on-site 5 days per week. Occasional remote working can be accommodated where appropriate. Working hours are 8-hour days Monday to Thursday, with an early finish on Friday (8am–1pm).
In this role, you will:
- Work as part of a small team to develop microprocessor, digital and analogue circuits for our devices.
- Take circuit designs from initial concept through to schematic capture, layout and testing.
- Develop test specifications and carry out module and system integration testing.
- Collaborate with international development teams across different Siemens businesses.
What We’re Looking For
This opportunity is open to undergraduate students looking to complete a one-year industrial placement as part of their degree.
- Currently working towards a degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, or a related subject.
- You understand basic electrical principles, including digital and analogue circuit design.
- You enjoy working as part of a team and adapting your approach as ideas and designs develop.
- You’re curious and enjoy working through technical problems to find practical solutions.
- You can communicate your ideas clearly and feel comfortable presenting your thinking and results to others.
- Some familiarity with schematic capture tools and PCB layout would be beneficial but isn’t essential.
What’s In It For You?
Continuous Growth:
- A dedicated induction week away to build your national peer network.
- Structured rotations, continuous mentoring, and formal professional development.
- A celebration at our annual GB&I Recognition Awards upon programme graduation.
Flexibility & Wellbeing:
- 26 days paid holiday + 5 dedicated paid volunteering days.
- Subsidised gym memberships and wellbeing support.
- Discounts on everyday retail, travel, and lifestyle spending.
Purpose-Driven Work:
- Direct involvement in UK sustainability and community initiatives.
- Contributing to meaningful projects that use technology and innovation to make a positive real-world impact.