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Metallurgy Placement

Rwe

The Role

Overview

13‑month metallurgical placement supporting labs & power‑site inspections.

Key Responsibilities

  • microscopy
  • material characterisation
  • defect analysis

Tasks

-Develop your laboratory skills for materials and defect characterisation using optical and scanning electron microscopy.

Requirements

  • placement
  • beng
  • meng
  • materials
  • engineering
  • lab work

What You Bring

-Your degree should allow for a placement year -You should be pursuing a BEng or MEng degree, ideally in Materials Science and Engineering. However, if you are studying for a degree in a related Engineering subject and you are interested in materials and laboratory work then we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pro-rata -A personal retirement savings plan – if you put in 5% we will top up by a further 10% and you will get life assurance worth 4 x annual salary -Access to flexible benefits such as Critical Illness, Dental Plan, Health Cash Plan, Share Incentive Plan, Cycle2Work, Electric Car Lease Scheme, Buy Additional Annual Leave and retail savings scheme -Access to our employee assistance programme in times of need -A salary of £25,250 per annum -Occupational Health support services for your wellbeing

The Company

About Rwe

-The company has been at the forefront of energy innovation for over a century, with deep roots in the energy sector. -Over time, it has transformed its energy portfolio, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. -Today, it is a global leader in renewable energy, driving advancements in wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. -The company operates across various energy sectors, including large-scale wind farms, solar installations, and energy storage solutions. -Notable projects include offshore wind farms, green hydrogen development, and cutting-edge solar plants. -Its international presence spans across Europe, North America, and Asia, with an eye on global energy transition. -A unique aspect of its strategy is its strong focus on innovation, particularly in energy storage and smart grid technology. -It consistently leads in its commitment to creating a sustainable and carbon-neutral energy future.

Sector Specialisms

Energy

Renewable Energy

Solar

Wind

Hydro

Biomass

Gas

Lignite

Utilities

Interview Process

-assessment centre on thursday 27 november 2025, face‑to‑face in swindon. -accommodation booked and travel subsidised by rwe. -required attendance at a dinner the evening before the assessment centre.