Graduate Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £30,000p/a
Working Style: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in Bristol Office)
About Us:
We are a leading premium e-scooter brand with global reach and ambitious goals to become the world's best-selling scooter manufacturer. Our mission is to deliver exceptional ride quality, cutting-edge design, and superior user experience through innovative engineering and meticulous attention to detail. We design and manufacture premium e-scooters that set industry standards for performance, reliability, and style.
We're seeking a graduate engineer to own specific powertrain components (BLDC motors, battery systems) in our premium e-scooter development. No lengthy graduate schemes - you'll dive straight into real technical challenges with support from our experienced team.
Your role: Manage Chinese supplier relationships for your components, travel internationally for technical problem-solving, and drive improvements through hands-on testing and validation.
What We're Looking For:
* Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Electro-Mechanical)
* BLDC motor or eMobility battery experience highly preferred
* Mandarin language skills - advantageous
* Willing to travel to China/Asia
* Hands-on problem-solver who wants real responsibility
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Development & Engineering
* Take ownership of specific powertrain components and systems under supervision
* Get hands-on immediately with testing, validation, and troubleshooting of BLDC motors and battery systems
* Learn by doing - dive into fault-finding and diagnostic work on real e-mobility products
* Build expertise in brushless DC motors, battery management systems, and e-mobility powertrains through practical work
* Own test protocols for your assigned components with guidance from senior engineers
* Drive improvements based on your findings and analysis of motor and battery performance
International Collaboration & Travel
* Own supplier relationships for your powertrain components with support from the team
* Get involved immediately in technical discussions with Chinese suppliers
* Travel to China and Asia to personally manage supplier relationships and resolve technical issues
* Be the point person for specific supplier communications while building your confidence
* Learn supplier management through direct involvement rather than observation
* Build your international network through hands-on supplier relationship work
Product Innovation & Quality
* Contribute to new product development and continuous improvement initiatives
* Support quality control testing and validation procedures
* Learn regulatory compliance requirements for international markets
* Assist with custom test equipment design and development projects
* Participate in root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
Required Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
* Enthusiasm for learning and professional development in e-mobility sector
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
* Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
* Willingness to travel internationally for business purposes
Technical Foundation:
* Understanding of electrical systems and circuit analysis
* Mechanical engineering principles and design concepts
* Familiarity with engineering software (CAD, simulation tools, or data analysis)
* Knowledge of BLDC motors, battery systems, or e-mobility applications preferred
* Interest in sustainable technology and e-mobility solutions
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a passionate team making a real difference for the planet.
* Work-life balance: Flexible working & 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more.
* Personal growth: Ongoing development opportunities, including two paid learning days per year.
* Exclusive perks: Generous employee discounts on our products, plus a range of lifestyle benefits.