Graduate Engineer – Electrical and Battery Systems

Kidlington, England, United Kingdom

12/5/2024

• Kidlington, UK
• Full-time
• Perm
• 40 hours per week
  
  

THE POWER OF NOW

Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company.

About The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate Engineer – Electrical and Battery Systems to join the Electrical department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. This role provides the individual with a wide-ranging experience of electrical engineering. The role will provide the graduate with 6-month rotations within a selection of electrical, mechanical and integration departments such as: Electrical Systems, Controls & Software, Battery Systems, Product Safety, Requirements & Validation, and Mechanical Design.

After 2 years of rotations, progression will be offered into a permanent role within one of these departments. The role will suit individuals with a passion for electrification or other cutting-edge engineering and seeking a strong team-environment, within a high-paced, exciting culture. You will work on projects from hyper-cars and battery electric locomotives, to mining haulage trucks. This is a highly engaging role, pushing the boundaries of vehicle performance and electrification into projects across multiple engineering sectors.

What You Will Do

The work we do within Fortescue Zero is varied and exciting, with plenty of opportunities to expand your knowledge and technical skills. Depending on your pathway through the graduate scheme, you may be involved in activities such as:

• Preparing requirements documentation at vehicle, system, and component level.
• Working with suppliers delivering electrical components, software, or systems artefacts to a project.
• Assisting with the build and fault-finding of products.
• Generating system architecture diagrams and circuit drawings to support electrical design activity.
• Assisting in the definition, build and operation of system and component test rigs. – for which on the job training will be given.
• Developing battery systems for integration into vehicles across the automotive, heavy mining equipment, and other areas.
• Supporting research into how Fortescue Zero can improve its designs for the future.
• Supporting virtual and physical builds for components and vehicles.
• Developing safety arguments for our products and presenting the outcomes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Preparing and presenting reports to internal and external audiences.
• Supporting technical and project reviews with the customer, representing Fortescue Zero, as required.
• Supporting meetings with clients, suppliers, and all other departments within Fortescue Zero.
• Understanding and working to Fortescue Zero, Customer, Industry and Legislative standards.
  
  

About You

Essential skills for this role include:

• An Engineering qualification (e.g. degree) in electrical / electronics, software engineering, automotive, aerospace or related subjects.
• Demonstrable experience of electrical design, system engineering, software engineering or development.
• Team Player with a thirst for learning.
• The ability to work flexibly to strict deadlines.
  
  

Highly Desirable Skills For This Role Are

• Good working knowledge of proprietary PC software e.g.MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A keen interest in all types of vehicles at a conceptual and practical level.
• An understanding of energy storage systems.
  
  

What is in it for you?

Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential.

• Fortescue Zero bonus scheme
• Aviva Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• Group Income Protection
• Electric Car Scheme
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year
• Childcare Benefits
• Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships
  
  

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 17th January 2025.

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Additional Information

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.