Product Engineering: Electrical and Complex Systems
Our undergraduate programmes offer a direct pipeline to our graduate scheme, which is not eligible for sponsorship. Therefore, JLR will only accept applications for this programme from candidates who would have the right to work in the UK at the point that they would successfully convert to the graduate programme.
Achieve the exceptional
Your placement year at university could not have come at a more exciting time. The undergraduate placement at JLR launches you into the heart of automotive innovation. Apply your learning, satisfy your curiosity and prepare for a long, successful career alongside industry experts. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity.
Your future starts here.
Product Engineering: Electrical and Complex Systems
At JLR, we design, engineer and build the vehicles of the future. And powering those vehicles are the automotive systems that give our customers cutting-edge features like assisted and automated driving.
This year-long undergraduate programme will introduce you to those systems and give you the technical skills and practical experience you need to become a successful engineering professional. You could be working in one of the following departments: Engineering Propulsion (EP), Digital Product Platform (DPP), Engineering Business Excellence, Engineering Body Chassis (EBC) or Engineering Operations (EO).
Below you can find out more about the teams you could be working in. The team you’re placed in will depend on your personal preferences and business needs.
* Digital Product Platform Team
* Engineering Body Chassis (EBC) Team
* Engineering Operations (EO) Team
Our undergraduate programmes are designed to set you up for a lifetime of success, developing your curiosity and creativity over a period of 12 months.
From day one, you’ll be surrounded by an innovative and dedicated team that care about your development. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, personal branding, and self-care. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable industry insights while bringing your academic knowledge to life. Shadowing opportunities will further deepen your understanding of our business and enhance your technical expertise.
Throughout your journey, our Early Careers Delivery team will provide continuous support and guidance, ensuring you make the most of every opportunity. By the time you finish, you’ll be equipped to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing industry and ready to make a meaningful impact.
Rewards and benefits
Our 2025 undergraduate programme salary will be £23,434. You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs.
What we are looking for
To join the Product Engineering Electrical and Complex Systems Undergraduate Programme, you’ll need to be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in systems engineering, electronic and communications engineering, computer science, software engineering, cryptography, 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.
Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate-year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study or on an integrated master’s after their placement with us). All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 7th July 2025.
Additional job details
Location: Gaydon, Whitley
How to apply
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.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 5 November 2024.
Imagine a career shaped by passion. Achievements driven by innovation. And growth without limitation. Now imagine an environment that allows you the freedom, opportunity and flexibility to achieve your ambitions and create a better future.
We’re evolving the world of modern luxury. Creating vehicles that are era-defining across distinct brands with profound cultural influence worldwide. Range Rover. Discovery. Defender. Jaguar. We’re embracing our modernist design philosophy without compromising on sustainability.
To do this takes diverse skills and a strong sense of collective purpose. It takes desire and curiosity to reach for exceptional. It takes someone like you to achieve it.
Your journey starts here.
Early Careers at JLR
Our early careers programmes have been crafted to nurture talented people to drive the future of modern luxury vehicles. Find the path best suited to your needs; exceptional awaits.
Undergraduates
By the time you reach your placement year at university, we know you’ve got a lot of industry intrigue and a desire to learn. That’s where our undergraduate programmes come in.
The structure is designed to set you up for a lifetime of success, intensifying your curiosity and creativity over 12 months. From day one, you’ll be surrounded by an innovative, dedicated team that values you and your development. A place where you’ll not only apply your learning, but somewhere that will open your mind to the future of automotive and the ever-changing world of modern luxury. The work you do here will be real, be it data, commercial, or engineering, you’ll be driving huge impact and opportunity for our iconic brands and your future.
Show us your passion for exceptional modern luxury and there may be opportunities to progress onto our graduate programme once you complete your studies.
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.
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