Product Engineering: Hardware & Mechatronics Graduate Programme

POSTING END DATE:  05/11/2024 

START DATE: 08/09/2025 

PROGRAMME DURATION: 2 years.     

LOCATION: Gaydon, Whitley, Ryton, or The National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at Warwick University. 

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.   

JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme). 

ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL  

JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom. 
  

Your career starts here. 

PRODUCT ENGINEERING: HARDWARE AND MECHATRONICS GRADUATE PROGRAMME 
Hardware and Mechatronics is at the heart of all our vehicles. It’s fundamental to how we address the ever-evolving engineering landscape and the challenges it brings. At JLR, our vehicle dynamics and off-road capability really sets us apart, but our remit spans much farther than that. From mechanical design through to integration and systems engineering, we deliver outstanding customer experiences that bring modern luxury to life.   

We deliver safety-critical, high-performing and high-quality systems thanks to the creative expertise of our people and the world-class tools and processes we use. As a Hardware and Mechatronics graduate, you’ll support us throughout the design and verification process by utilising both Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) to deliver engineering specifications. You’ll use state-of-the-art engineering equipment and software to help you design the electromechanical control systems of the future. 

During this two-year long programme, you could be working across a number of specialisms – rotating through different teams, building cross-functional relationships and collaborating with different stakeholders as you deliver innovative engineering solutions.  

Below you can find out more about the teams you could be working in. Which team you’re placed in will depend on your personal preferences and business needs.   

ENGINEERING BODY CHASSIS (EBC) TEAM 
The EBC team are responsible for most of what you see and touch in our cars. We work closely with JLR’s creative studios to translate award-winning concepts into engineering reality while factoring in things like performance, manufacturability, sustainability, cost and weight. If you join this team, you’ll be responsible for developing real-world engineering solutions. You’ll learn how to use tools, engineering methodologies and techniques to create and optimise impressive engineering solutions – working on new products and enhancing our current ones. This role will raise your profile across the business as you collaborate with different stakeholders, accelerating your development as an engineer and preparing you for the engineering landscape of tomorrow. 

ENGINEERING OPERATIONS (EO) TEAM 

Engineering Operations underpins technical innovation and product delivery with modern tools and processes, and specialist technical services. We deliver world-class products thanks to our diverse team who work on everything from project management and data analytics through to building and testing prototypes. We’re involved at every stage of the engineering process, helping JLR to transform the way we engineer and deliver our products. 

If you join us, you’ll rotate through a variety of divisions within the Engineering Operations team, collaborating on business-critical projects and working with state-of-the art technology. You’ll have the opportunity to take on different responsibilities that match your skill set and interests, and you’ll be supported by a mentor every step of the way. The work you do in Engineering Operations will have a real impact on our product development cycle and places you at the forefront of exciting new technologies in the propulsion space. 

ENGINEERING RESEARCH (ER) TEAM  
Engineering Research is where we research, explore and develop technical solutions and innovations that will help us solve the challenges of the future and address the needs and expectations of the business, our customers and the world. In short, we enable JLR to transition into a sustainable business where modern luxury and new technology come together.  

We’re based at the University of Warwick campus within the National Automotive Innovation Centre, so we have access to amazing collaborative spaces, a large engineering hall, and multiple laboratories and workshops. This means we’re surrounded by innovation – working in the perfect environment to support us as we prove our theories and explore new technologies for the automotive industry. 

PROPULSION TEAM 
Propulsion engineering at JLR is changing - bringing power, performance and connectivity together to create the future of exceptional and environmentally friendly driving experiences. 

Our iconic brands are the foundation of exemplary British engineering, but now we’re using cutting-edge research and technology to develop the next generation of electric drive units, energy storage devices, engines, batteries, transmissions and drivelines. 

We’re a global team, with testing facilities and offices all around the world. With this kind of global presence and our £15bn investment in the electrification of our luxury brands, Propulsion is where modern luxury comes to life. If you join this team, you’ll be key to securing JLRs future as a leading provider of premium and sustainable electrified vehicles, supporting JLRs commitment to Destination Zero by 2039. 
 
 
VEHICLE PROGRAMMES TEAM  
Our Vehicle Programmes team span across everything from Product Strategy, Programme Management, Business Transformation, Jaguar Electrified Architecture, Vehicle Technologies, Vehicle Accessories and Vehicle Personalisation. In short, we bring together a full enterprise of divisions within JLR to deliver the high-quality, modern luxury our customers have come to expect and love. 

If you join this team, you’ll have the opportunity rotate through a variety of placements both within and outside of Vehicle Programmes. You’ll use your innovation and creativity every day as you develop the skills you need to become a successful engineering professional. You’ll learn how to work in an Agile environment, improve your presentation skills, and build relationships with key stakeholders around the business. With ongoing support from industry-leading experts, backed by continual learning opportunities, you’ll find working here as inspiring as the vehicles you’ll help to create. 

 
YOUR DEVELOPMENT     

Our graduate programme is all about helping you grow and thrive. You’ll get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, build connections, and gain valuable insights that will set you up for success.  

We’re here to support you every step of the way, both personally and professionally, so you can reach your full potential. As a graduate, you’ll join a bespoke learning programme designed and delivered in partnership with our external training partner, Ashorne Hill. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, decision making and problem solving, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you’ll have dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.    

During the programme, you’ll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to make an impact and play a vital role in shaping the future of JLR. 
 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED   
To join the Product Engineering: Hardware and Mechatronics Graduate Programme, you’ll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in mechanical, electronic, electrical, software, chemical, aeronautical, automotive, material or environmental engineering, aerospace computer science, mechatronics, maths or physics.  

You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions. Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.  

REWARDS AND BENEFITS    
Our 2025 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offer a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.  

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION  
At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential. 

JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.  

To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website. 

ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.  
You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.  

Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.  

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