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Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full range of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and label application systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full range of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and label application systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes. We are a global company with 3000 employees worldwide, 80 of whom are based at our R&D centre of excellence for high-speed industrial printing, marking and coding equipment in Nottingham.

The role

The role is based around a series of projects targeted at developing a great foundational knowledge of an engineering business as well as developing your communication, project planning and problem-solving skills. You will get the opportunity to spend time with and learn about the different business functions as well as spending time working in the engineering disciplines (R&D, Electronics, Mechanics, Embedded software, Reliability, Manufacturing) relevant to your skills. The final part of the placement will give you the opportunity to complete a larger project or spend time working directly within one of the engineering departments.

The scheme

  • 2 Years duration
  • Projects of 3 months or longer in key engineering departments
  • Exposure to other departments to learn about wider business functions
  • Contribute to the day-to-day workloads of each department
  • Present project updates and personal learnings following each placement

What you will gain

  • 2 years of industry experience
  • Develop technical skills and knowledge across the engineering domains
  • Understanding of real-world business and engineering practices
  • Understand stakeholder needs
  • Lead defined projects from start to finish
  • Industry networking
  • Future career opportunities
  • Development of soft skills: communication; presentation skills; problem solving; stakeholder awareness and engagement; project scoping and planning

What we are looking for

  • 2:1 or above in an engineering or relevant science degree
  • A team player with a hands-on attitude
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
  • An interest in industry (product development, manufacturing, automation)
  • Commitment to a two-year contract

You will only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture:

  • Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit
  • Winning through customers
  • High ethical standards, openness and trust
  • Expectations for results
  • Respect and value people