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Graduate Research Engineer - Digital Engineering

Salary £34,000
Location Coventry +/or Liverpool
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Get Behind Great British Manufacturing

Are you passionate about digital technologies, data-driven innovation, and the future of engineering?

Join MTC's Digital Engineering Graduate Programme and play a vital role in transforming UK manufacturing through advanced digital technologies, simulation, analytics, and connected systems. As part of our mission to create a stronger, smarter, and more sustainable manufacturing sector, you'll work on pioneering projects that help shape the factories of the future. 

Our structured 24-month Digital Engineering Graduate Programme has been designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent. You'll gain practical experience, technical expertise, and professional skills while working alongside leading engineers, researchers, and industry partners on real-world challenges. 

Throughout the programme, you'll gain exposure to specialist areas including:

  • Informatics
  • Modelling & Simulation
  • Manufacturing and Non-Destructive Testing (M&NDT)

Together, these teams are helping industry embrace Industry 4.0 and 5.0 through the application of data, digital connectivity, simulation, and intelligent manufacturing solutions.

What You'll Gain

  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge digital engineering technologies.
  • Opportunities to contribute to innovative industrial research projects.
  • Structured development and mentoring from industry experts.
  • Support towards professional registration and Chartership.
  • Exposure to leadership, commercial awareness, and business-focused skills.
  • The opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a tangible impact on UK manufacturing. 

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for curious, ambitious graduates who embody our values of One Team Together, Pursuit of the Best, Insatiable Curiosity, and Enterprising Spirit.

To be successful, you'll have:

  • A minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant STEM discipline, such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, AI, Automation & Robotics, Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related subject.
  • A passion for learning new technologies and developing your technical expertise.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • A collaborative, innovative approach to engineering challenges. 

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're excited about using digital technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges and want to be part of the next generation of manufacturing innovation, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 23 December 2026 (applications may close early if target volumes are reached).

Apply now and start your journey with MTC - where progress happens. 

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this programme. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Please be aware that many roles working for MTC will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

All candidates must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role which will be shared with you upon application. 

The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned and  respected research and development organisation, bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing, and is home to some of the brightest minds in engineering from around the globe. 

The MTC's engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale, helping manufacturers of all sizes develop new and innovative processes and technologies. 

Established to prove cutting edge manufacturing advances in an agile environment in partnership with industry, academia and other institutions, the MTC works with hundreds of industrial clients across a range of sectors including automotive, aerospace, rail, informatics, food and drink, infrastructure, construction and civil engineering, electronics, oil and gas and defence. The MTC helps businesses thrive by advancing their technological and engineering capabilities to improve their business efficiency, capability and competitiveness. 

Supported by one of the largest public sector investments in UK Manufacturing, the MTC's engineering capabilities cover research and development, advanced manufacturing management, factory design and training for the skills of the future. 

The MTC has world-class facilities in Coventry, Liverpool and Oxford, and is part of the UK's High Value Manufacturing Catapult, supported by Innovate UK.

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