Graduate Materials Scientist Scheme

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest in your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of:

• Innovation
• Inspiration
• Integrity 
• Involvement

What type of things will I be working on?

On this 1-year Graduate Scheme, starting in September 2027, you’ll join our Additive Manufacturing Group and work within the internal Applications Team, alongside experienced scientists and engineers.

You’ll work closely with the Process Engineering and Applications teams, using experimental and analytical techniques to develop process parameters that improve the quality and productivity of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF). You’ll also contribute to Applications R&D by developing and testing technologies to ensure they’re ready for customer release.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of areas, including:

• Alloy metallurgy and laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processes

• Understanding how process parameters and heat-treatment methods affect the microstructure and mechanical properties of additive manufacturing (AM) materials

• Developing experience in laboratory testing methods, including interpreting and reporting test results

• Applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methods to generate and analyse test data

• Learning how to design and slice parts for additive manufacturing machines, using this knowledge to develop parameters and contribute to sector applications

Throughout the scheme, you’ll apply your materials science knowledge while gaining hands-on experience in:

• Material melting and preparation techniques

• Material characterisation and analysis

• Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and 2D and 3D optical microscopy

• Non-destructive testing using industrial 3D X-ray computed tomography (XCT)

• Destructive testing, including tensile and fatigue testing

• Supporting Applications projects and the development of sector-specific applications

What’s on offer?

• £31,800 starting salary plus £2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Lots of perks including medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres and onsite subsidised restaurants.

Where will I be working?

This role is based out of one of our main sites in New Mills near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. Since our Renishaw sites are located in semi-rural areas, applicants should ensure they have reliable means of transport to reach the site, as public transportation options may be limited. Alternatively, applicants should be willing to relocate to the local area.

What do I need?

We’re looking for students who are currently undertaking a relevant degree such as Materials Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Materials or Materials Chemistry or Physics.

Training and development is excellent so candidates with no experience but a keen interest in materials science will be strongly considered. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another graduate opportunity at Renishaw.

What’s the application process?

1. Quick Apply: Simply submit your CV – no cover letter needed! However, we’d love it if you could personalise your CV with a short profile that reflects your interest in Renishaw and this graduate opportunity.
2. Online Testing *: Complete a task-based online assessment to assess your alignment with Renishaw’s core values
3. Telephone Call with the GRB Renishaw team – this is not an interview, just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit!
4. Online Assessment Centre: meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you! This will take place on Tuesday 1st December.

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email removed]

* Testing is just one part of our process; the final decision is made by line managers and the recruitment team based on your overall performance. We use testing to help structure interviews and guide the assessment centre process, supporting us in making well-rounded recruitment decisions.