Salary: Competitive starting salary with regular performance and pay reviews recognising continuous development and progression. Graduate salaries are reviewed every 6 months during the 2-year programme. 

Our vision is to create a safe and sustainable world.

Ricardo, a member of WSP, is a global strategic, environmental, and engineering consulting company. With over 110 years of engineering excellence and approximately 2,600 employees in more than 20 countries, Ricardo provides exceptional levels of expertise in delivering innovative cross-sector transportation solutions in engineering disciplines. We are relied upon by our clients worldwide to deliver engineering, scientific and consulting capabilities supported by niche manufacturing. Visit our website to learn more.

Global Graduate Scheme 

This is a permanent role in our Attributes team starting with our 2-year accelerated development programme including technical and soft skills development in a consultancy environment.  

Do you want to use your passion for engineering to create innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges? 

About the Role

Ricardo is looking for the next generation of engineering graduates to join our global automotive and industrial team. You will be using your specialist skills in electrical, electronic, embedded software, mechatronics, mechanical, automotive, controls or aerospace engineering to consult with our clients to come up with innovative solutions to their requirements. You will be applying your specialist knowledge to a broad range of market sectors including passenger car, heavy duty and commercial vehicle as well as marine, defence, off-highway and aerospace. 

Our Control and Electronics group is responsible for the specification, implementation and validation of electronic control systems for a wide range of complex, clean propulsion and energy systems, including: xEV powertrains, power electronics, motors and drives, engines, transmissions, battery management systems, advanced thermal systems, and fuel cell systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Development of control algorithms for projects related to vehicles, transmissions, electric motors, power electronics, batteries, fuel cells, combustion engines, cooling and heat transfer
• Development of embedded real-time software for microprocessors
• Development of electronic circuits and PCBs for embedded systems, including Battery Management Systems, Power Inverters, DC/DC converters and Control Boards
• Electrical integration of components to create complex control systems, contributing to definition of system architecture, sensor and actuator selection, wiring harness and communications
• Commissioning and testing of the above systems on bench rigs, on testbeds, and on-vehicles

Required Qualifications and Experience

• a minimum of 2:1 from the following engineering disciplines: Electrical & Electronics, Controls, Mechatronics, Computer Science related, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace or Software related. 
• Strong English language skills.
• Relevant work experience.
• Interest in a mechanical, electrical or computing related engineering hobby such as motorsport, restoration projects and/or formula student.
• Czech language is a strong advantage

What we can offer you?

• A 2-year accelerated graduate development programme with a focus on developing Controls & Electronics skills, through exposure to a broad range of projects within the C&E group.
• Meaningful and fulfilling engineering projects across a range of market sectors.
• Technical and soft skills development in a consultancy environment.
• Ongoing support to help you progress your professional development and achieve your long-term career goals.
• Recognition and celebration of your success including six-monthly performance and salary reviews during the 2-year scheme.
• Collaboration across a global graduate community, expanding your professional network and exposure across the organisation.
• Potential opportunities to support overseas projects through rotation assignments.

To learn more about our global graduate programme, please visit our website: https://www.ricardo.com/en/careers/early-careers/graduates/automotive-graduate-scheme

Salary 

Competitive starting salary with regular performance and pay reviews recognising continuous development and progression. Graduate salaries are reviewed every 6 months during the 2-year programme. 

For more information or to apply please visit our website Ricardo Automotive Graduate Academy 

Working with Ricardo 

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place. 

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable. 

Wellbeing and work life balance 

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programmes and policies that support individuals including flexible working, careers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance programme. 

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.