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To meet the world’s increasing requirement for innovative technological and engineering solutions, Ricardo is looking to recruit highly qualified graduates from the following engineering disciplines:

Mechanical
Electrical
Electronics
Automotive
Mechatronics
Manufacturing
Software related

Successful candidates will have a minimum 2:1 degree and ideally a MSc, MEng or BEng to work as part of a multinational and multidisciplined team. We are looking to recruit self-motivated engineers with a strong desire to work within the automotive industry demonstrated through workplace experience or outside interests.

We will also consider candidates who have undertaken relevant work experience and are particularly interested in those who have a second European language. Evidence of interest in the following would be an advantage: Motorsport, restoration projects, formula student.

What applicants say about the process

"...I have really been impressed by Ricardo, and the whole application process was very positive."

"Thank you for considering my application. I found the assessment day both challenging and informative."

"I have attended a number of assessments. Ricardo is the first where my interests and career aspirations have been considered in equal measure to the organisation's. It is refreshing!"

As part of our team, we can offer you:

24-month graduate programme
Job rotations into different engineering departments every 6 months
Opportunities for international rotations
Mentor and financial support to achieve Chartered Engineer status
Salary reviews every 6 months for the duration of the scheme
Qualified science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Ambassador status

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Click here for testimonials from our young professionals

Graduate Open Days

We are hosting our next open day in Autumn 2020 - exact dates and locations are to yet be confirmed.

If you have any questions regarding our graduate programme, please email graduates@ricardo.com or fill out our form at the bottom of the page.

For more information and to register your interest click here.