Renishaw - 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 if 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 and involvement.

What type of things will I be working on?

On this 1-year Graduate scheme starting September 2025, you will complete two 6-month rotations, engaging in cutting-edge research projects to become a proficient analytical materials scientist. This includes:

• Material identification and characterisation
• Materials preparation skills
• Industrial manufacturing and assembly processes
• Inspection and analysis techniques by hands-on use of analytical equipment such as: Scanning Electron Microscopes, Spectrometers, Atomic Force Microscopy and thermogravimetric analysis
• Non-destructive testing including 2D X-ray and Industrial 3D X-ray computed tomography
• Destructive testing including Tensile testing and Fatigue testing

You will gain knowledge of engineering materials and practices while identifying areas of personal interest for future focus. Some tasks will build your foundational skills, while others will challenge your maximum capabilities. You'll work closely with our operational and product divisions, including Materials Analysis and Research, Encoder Products, Machine Tool Products, and Additive Manufacturing.

What career opportunities are available?

As a Material Scientist at Renishaw, you will acquire diverse knowledge, making you a versatile team member in various roles. Our graduate scheme offers insight into the different opportunities within the company, ranging from technical to managerial positions. Post-scheme, you can pursue a permanent role in your area of interest and develop into specialist positions such as Senior Engineer/Scientist, Principal and Technical Expert, or explore supervisory and managerial routes.

What’s on offer?

• £30k starting salary plus £1000 sign-on bonus.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Lots of perks including full medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres & 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 engineering 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. Applications close on February 17th, the sooner you apply the better!
2. Online Testing *: Complete a task-based online assessment to assess your aligning with Renishaw’s core values
3. Telephone Call with the GRB Renishaw team– this 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 in February.

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 protected]

* 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.