Industrial Placement - Software, Energy & Ecosystems

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to create extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Have the opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers on electric and intelligent vehicle technologies.
• Gain hands-on experience, technical mastery and the confidence to shape the cars of tomorrow.
• Be part of the process from concept to creation.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work with and be mentored by experienced electrical engineers working on cutting-edge hybrid powertrains.
• Carry out research projects on hybrid systems design trends to ensure that our products are meeting customer expectations.
• Collaborate with team members across R&D to ensure design tasks always putting the customer first.
• Work with varying teams to ensure that Bentley remains the leading premium luxury Motor Brand through the creation of a global benchmarking evaluation of competitor vehicles.
• Work in close partnership with our function owners and engineering teams to ensure hybrid and high voltage systems are delivered within the project timeframes.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to help understand and define customer value.
• Plan and execute quantitative and qualitative research to get user feedback on your designs and ideas.

Department

This role sits within the wider Electrical Engineering department in R&D. We are responsible for the entire research and development process of all Bentley products, from idea creation all the way through to engineering sign off. Our mission is to inspire our customers by creating extraordinary products through passion, collaboration and sustainable innovation.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in an Engineering Degree with a strong interest in Electronics & the Automotive Industry.

Skills

• Hungry to continuously learn and consistently ask questions.
• Actively create and contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow.
• Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes for the team, the business and themselves.
• Be adaptable, quick thinking and with a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Be aware of both their strengths and development needs – learning from mistakes and sharing learnings with others.
• Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others.
• Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others.

Benefits

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right to Work

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

Application Process

• Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter.
• Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November.
• Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process.