Industrial Placement - Requirements and Validation Spire, HQ Full-time Fixed Term 40 hours per week THE POWER OF NOW Fortescue Zero’s mission is to be the world leader in zero emission power systems. We are developing and manufacturing the technologies needed to decarbonise our planet. We are expanding across the geographies of UK, US and Australia and becoming a global company. As part of Fortescue, our vision is to be the number one integrated green technology, energy, and metals company. An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Placement within Requirements and Validation, Vehicle Integration department in a rapidly expanding and exciting work environment. About the role We operate a 13-month (August 2025 - Sept 2026) student placement programme within our Requirements, Test and Validation teams. This is an exciting opportunity where you will work with highly skilled and experienced engineering professionals and graduates who you can learn and develop with - the more questions you ask the more you will gain from your experience. It is important to know that many of our industrial placements have been successful in obtaining graduate roles on completion of their degree. What you will do Undertaking a range of validation and testing activities, typically in the development of HV batteries, or the validation of mechanical or electrification systems in products across different engineering sectors e.g. off-highway, automotive, rail. Supporting customer requirement management and voice of customer cascade. Supporting development of Design Validation Plans (DVP) for testing and validation. Planning and coordinating activities to support testing including jigs / fixtures and instrumentation. Generating and presenting reports on testing outcomes. Problem solving and fault rectification. About you To be eligible for an industrial placement within our Vehicle Integration team, you will be working towards a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical Engineering (or similar). You should have a good working knowledge of proprietary PC software (e.g. MS Excel, PowerPoint, Office) and be able to evidence your problem-solving and communication skills. It would be advantageous to demonstrate previous experience in a design office environment or project team, and in a fast-paced environment. What is in it for you? Our typical hybrid roles at Fortescue Zero require 3 days in the office and 2 from home, making the ability to commute to the stated office location for the required days essential. Fortescue Zero bonus scheme Aviva Pension Group Life Assurance Group Income Protection Electric Car Scheme Health Cash Plan Employee Assistance Programme Private Medical Insurance 26 days holiday plus public holidays and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days per year Childcare Benefits Free on-site gym access and discounted national memberships Application Deadline: The closing date for applications is 10 th November 2024 Not near-zero Not net-zero. We are Fortescue Zero. Additional Information You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. At Fortescue Zero we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. Fortescue Zero is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments. You are welcome to apply no matter your age, disability, gender, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. Please note, if you are applying for a role which involves having access to personal data, you will be subject to a background check. Where checks are unsatisfactory or incomplete and/or a failure to reveal information relating to convictions that you are required to identify as part of the background checks, could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment.