Engineering
Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace engineers design, develop, test and improve aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and associated systems.
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Engineering careers
Engineering careers use science, maths, design and practical problem solving to create, improve and maintain products, systems and infrastructure.
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Automation Engineer
Automation engineers design, programme and maintain automated manufacturing and industrial control systems using robotics, PLCs and digital technologies.
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Chemical Engineer
Chemical engineers design and improve industrial processes used to manufacture chemicals, medicines, fuels, food and consumer products safely and efficiently.
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Civil Engineer
Civil engineers plan, design and oversee infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railways, water systems and large construction projects.
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Design Engineer
Design engineers create and develop new products, machinery and engineering systems using computer-aided design and engineering analysis.
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Electrical Engineer
Electrical engineers design, develop and maintain electrical power, control, communication and electronic systems.
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Energy Engineer
Energy engineers develop technologies and systems that improve energy generation, efficiency and sustainability across homes, businesses and industry.
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Maintenance Engineer
Maintenance engineers ensure machinery, equipment and engineering systems operate safely and efficiently by carrying out preventative maintenance and repairs.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers improve production processes, increase efficiency and help businesses manufacture products safely, consistently and economically.
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Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers design, develop, test and maintain machines, components and mechanical systems used across manufacturing, transport, energy and construction.
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Quality Engineer
Quality engineers develop systems that ensure products and manufacturing processes consistently meet safety, regulatory and customer quality standards.
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Robotics Engineer
Robotics engineers develop intelligent robotic systems used in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, defence and scientific research.
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Structural Engineer
Structural engineers design and assess buildings, bridges and other structures to ensure they are safe, stable and capable of supporting expected loads.
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