YASA Industrial Placement Programme – Test & Validation We are looking for highly motivated university students with a clear passion for engineering and innovative technology, keen to gain skills and knowledge in a fast-paced design, development, and manufacturing environment. The successful candidates will work as part of a dedicated engineering team on customer projects and will be mentored and coached throughout their placement. You will have the freedom to innovate and develop solutions to real challenges. Successful candidates will likely come from an engineering or computer science background and be able to demonstrate a keen approach to new challenges and an eye for detail. You will also have the opportunity to choose an individual project, which will allow you to test the skills you have developed and provide the basis for a report and presentation at the end of your placement to satisfy any requirements of your academic course. This will also provide an opportunity to own a project, demonstrate responsibility, and develop interpersonal skills within an engineering environment. Our Test & Validation team apply engineering skills and knowledge to plan and execute tests reporting outcomes to teams across all YASA’s different customer programmes. As well as developing an understanding of axial-flux motor technology and key manufacturing methods, you will gain an understanding of the following working within our T&V team: Executing test plans to prove functionality, performance and durability. Liaising with external test houses for delivery of tests, including reporting and maintaining agreed schedules. Developing and writing test cases, utilising new and standard test methods to satisfy project requirements. Working with Test Technicians and Engineers during test setup and operation. Assist with the preparation of test rigs and equipment. Carrying out data analysis and drawing conclusions from test data to produce engineering test reports. About YASA YASA, a Mercedes Benz group company, is leading the way in EV Motor Revolution with our patented and unique Axial Flux Technology. Our motor is more powerful, lighter, and smaller than our competitors. Our spirit of innovation drives us to continually explore and test new technologies, a mindset that exists from early-stage R&D projects through to manufacturing optimisation. We stay true to the freedom and flexibility that drove our success as a start-up, alongside having the stability, security, and roadmap of an established organisation. If you wish to be considered for our 12-month Industrial Placement Programme, please apply today with your CV and cover letter for immediate consideration. The closing date for applications will be on the 4th of November 2024. If you have any queries, please contact Chris Jeffcock ( Christopher.JeffcockYASA.com )