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The world of vacuum and abatement is full of opportunities and we can’t wait for you to explore it with us! We create some of the purest vacuum environments on earth for widescale use in industry and research.
We take pride in our globally recognised position as the leading technology partner and supplier of vacuum and environmental solutions that support our customers productivity and environmental targets. Our caring culture and cutting-edge technology enable us to innovate for a sustainable future, and we believe that passionate people make it happen.
Our team will not be limited by conventional thinking to offer technology-driven solutions, and this requires a huge variety of skills and capabilities. Providing simple solutions to complex problems, it’s an exciting journey and you can play a key role! We’re actively developing sustainable solutions that enable a significant reduction in our customers' environmental footprint, while also driving down our own carbon footprint within the business through waste reduction and renewable energy projects.
One of our greatest strengths is the diversity of our workforce with people of all educational and cultural backgrounds working together. We believe that talent and diversity is the key to success and that everybody should feel valued and able to reach their full potential, both in their development and their contribution to the business. The Edwards Graduate Programme allows you to become a member of the world-class team that our customers turn to.
About our Graduate Programme
Vacuum is one of the hidden secrets behind many of the products we rely on every day. Our products enable scientific research, food preservation and the manufacture of smart devices as well as preventing the release of hazardous gases into the environment. It’s a fast-moving market with new applications emerging all the time, so we’re looking for bright, innovative and curious people to work in our global research and development team.
You will undertake 3 main placements over the two years along with a series of ‘mini’ placements to help you build wider business knowledge. At Edwards, you’re empowered to explore opportunities and drive your professional development and after the two years you will move into a permanent role to suit your skills and career aspirations.
As a graduate you’ll have access to all the training, learning and assistance you need to become a specialist within your area of expertise. You’ll work alongside some of the world’s top experts in vacuum and abatement technology on a broad range of exciting, real-world projects that will transform the way we live, work and communicate.
Where would I work
You would either be based at our Global Headquarters in Burgess Hill, Sussex, a short drive from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and Hove, or at our manufacturing site and abatement R&D facility in Clevedon (Somerset).
You could also undertake a placement at another of our sites in the UK or even overseas. Day-to-day, as part of our team, you'll be:
- Growing skills and experience in a technical environment enabling you to gain valuable knowledge and influence and deliver important innovation projects to time and budget.
- Learning vacuum and abatement science and understanding our customers applications.
- Developing new innovative technologies and solutions for deployment in future products.
- Using advanced simulation tools to optimise product design and application solutions.
- Designing, testing and evaluating solutions and making suggestions for improvements.
- Writing technical reports and presenting results to team members and project sponsors.
- Experiencing working within a truly global multidisciplinary organisation.
- Gaining exposure to Intellectual Property, Engineering Processes and Finance disciplines.
- Actively involved in the Early Careers community and will also support the recruitment activities for our Early Careers programmes.
About You
Education
- You will have achieved/or be predicted at least a 2:1 Batchelor’s degree, or 2:2 Master’s degree, in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- You must also have the unrestricted and continuous right to work in the UK.
Your Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours
- Passion for working in a Scientific/Technical environment, with the ability to work with internal clients and stakeholders.
- Curiosity, creativity and commitment to push the forefront of technology.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a specialist team.
- Ability to apply technical knowledge to analyse problems and develop innovative solutions.
- A keen interest in researching and developing solutions across a wide technology arena, utilising advances in engineering, science, software and digital technology.
- Drive and desire for continuous professional development.
Benefits and Rewards
Some of our benefits include:
- A competitive salary, discretionary bonus, health cash plan, competitive pension, ride-to-work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- A robust career development plan, including online learning modules and on-the-job technical training.
- Early Careers Community forum and a global network.
- Mentoring programme.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Continuous support and coaching.
Closing date for applications is the 1st January, however we reserve the right to close when sufficient applications have been received therefore we recommend applying early.
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells.
They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.
