Graduate Engineer

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full range of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and label application systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.

Graduate Trainee Engineer

Nottingham, UK

Graduate Trainee Engineer 

Markem-Imaje is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full range of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, print and label application systems. Markem-Imaje delivers fully integrated solutions that enable product quality and safety, regulatory and retailer compliance, better product recalls and improved manufacturing processes.  We are a global company with 3000 employees worldwide, 80 of whom are based at our R&D centre of excellence for high-speed industrial printing, marking and coding equipment in Nottingham.   

The Role 

The role is based around a series of projects targeted at developing a great foundational knowledge of an engineering business as well as developing your communication, project planning and problem-solving skills.  You will get the opportunity to spend time with and learn about the different business functions as well as spending time working in the engineering disciplines (R&D, Electronics, Mechanics, Embedded software, Reliability, Manufacturing) relevant to your skills.  The final part of the placement will give you the opportunity to complete a larger project or spend time working directly within one of the engineering departments. 

The Scheme: 

• 2 Years duration 

• Projects of 3 months or longer in key engineering departments ​

• Exposure to other departments to learn about wider business functions


• Contribute to the day-to-day workloads of each department

• Present project updates and personal learnings following each placement​ 

What you will gain: 

• 2 years of industry experience​ 

• Develop technical skills and knowledge across the engineering domains​ 

• Understanding of real-world business and engineering practices 

• Understand stakeholder needs 

• Lead defined projects from start to finish 

• Industry networking 

• Future career opportunities 

• Development of soft skills: communication​; presentation skills​; problem solving​; stakeholder awareness and engagement​; project scoping and planning​ 

What we are looking for: 

• 2:1 or above in an engineering or relevant science degree 

• A team player with a hands-on attitude

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn 

• An interest in industry (product development, manufacturing, automation) 

• Commitment to a two-year contract 

You will only be the right candidate if you are aligned to our values and culture: 

• Collaborative entrepreneurial spirit 

• Winning through customers 

• High ethical standards, openness and trust 

• Expectations for results 

• Respect and value people 

If you believe you match our values and have the experience we’re looking for, then apply! We can’t wait to hear from you.  

Work Arrangement : Hybrid 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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This position may be located in : EMEA : United Kingdom : Nottinghamshire : Nottingham 

Sub Division: Research & Engineering UK 

Job Requisition ID: 65409

Job Function : Engineering