Research & Development Industrial Placement

Job Details

View similar jobs

About 3M

A quarter of the world's population use our products in some way, shape or form. That's 1.7 billion people! In fact, on average, one of us will come into contact with a 3M product or technology 100 times a day, that's a little bit of us every fifteen minutes.

For more than 110 years, 3M products have improved daily life for people all over the world. We have made driving at night easier, buildings safer and consumer electronics lighter and less energy – intensive. We even made our mark on the first moon landing!

3M is seeking a Research & Development Industrial Placement Students for various businesses across our UK sites. Ready to be part of what's next?

Mechanical Engineering Industrial Placement

Overall Mission

This role is part of the Software, Electronics and Mechanical Systems (SEMS) team, which is part of 3M's Corporate Research Laboratory. This R&D facility interacts across all business divisions within 3M, so this role has ample opportunity for real responsibility, in a team going through significant expansion.

Job Responsibilities

• Supporting, and in some cases leading, mechanical aspects of 3M product design and engineering across a variety of business and product groups. In this role you will:
• Play a key technical role working on real products and solving real problems
• Work across all 5 of the 3M businesses and get to understand 3M's diverse product portfolio
• Use state-of-the-art Computer Aided Design tools to develop, simulate and evolve designs
• Be hands on, turning your ideas into reality using our lab prototyping equipment including 3D printing
• Gain wide and broad experience in a highly technical environment for the benefit of yourself and 3M.

Requirements

• Right to live and work in the UK
• On track to achieve a 2:1
• 300 UCAS points or equivalent qualifications including STEM subjects
• Valid UK driving license preferred, but not essential

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills
• IT literate
• Good practical skills / technical knowledge
• Previous experience is desired either as long term or short term placements.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated
• Good team player
• Thrives in a problem-solving environment
• Pro-active
• Logical
• Enthusiastic
• Honest and professional

Key Benefits Include:

• 25 days paid annual holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Contributory Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme 4 x salary
• General Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Discount on 3M products
• Reduced subscriptions on various insurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.