Opportunities for Engineers from China

Company Introduction

As an overseas engineer on the Ricardo / BOND programme you will take part in a development programme which is designed to introduce you to our industry.  This will provide you with new experiences and challenges which will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful within our global business.

During these two years, you will receive a mixture of formal training and on-the-job learning experiences.

For the first year and possibly the second, you will be based in the UK, and employed under the BOND Scheme, managed by the British Council. BOND has been working with UK businesses since 1998, helping them to expand their business into developing markets by arranging UK based training and work experience placements for overseas professionals. The BOND team, based in Manchester will arrange for the appropriate work permit and visa as required and book your flight to the UK.

Based in Ricardo’s offices in Shoreham by Sea, Leamington Spa or Cambridge, you will be fully supported throughout by a mentor and line manager, who will guide your development from a personal and technical perspective. The British Council BOND team will arrange payment of your living allowance and will also provide ongoing support and you will have access to a 24/7 emergency help line.

Selection Criteria

1.As a minimum,the applicant will have or be expecting to graduate with a minimum 2:2 BEng/MEng. Mechanical, Automotive or Control & Electronics Engineering.
2.Good command of English language (oral & written) is essential and it would also be an advantage to have had some relevant work experience.
3.As in the initial years, there will be a need to develop business links in China the applicants should possess good commercial/business acumen.

There will be ten posts in Ricardo UK Ltd.

Job Descriptioin 1-CONTROL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEER-SOFTWARE

Job Description 2-CONTROL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEER - APPLICATIONS

Job Description 3-ENGINE PERFORMANCE ANALYST

Job Description 4-DESIGN ENGINEER / DESIGNER

Job Description 5-LIAISON ENGINEER

In the first instance, please submit a 2 page (maximum) CV using the attached template, and a covering letter, by email, clearly specifying which post you are applying for to: Scholarships.Beijing@britishcouncil.org.cn

Applicants should fill in the standard CV and send back to the above email address by 31 August 2008.

(Previous applicants are not eligible to reapply)

Sample CV is for applicants' reference.

Please do not contact Ricardo directly – you will be advised in due course if they wish to interview you.

Please contact Cultural and Education Section of the British Embassy for more information.

Yang Haixia

Tel: +86 (0)10 6590 6903-249

Fax: +86 (0)10 6590 0977

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