Job Summary

We are excited to offer an opportunity for engineering graduates who want to apply their technical engineering knowledge through software development. As a Graduate Engineering Software Developer at TÜV Rheinland, you will work at the intersection of engineering and technology—helping design, build, and enhance specialist process engineering software used globally across high‑hazard and industrial sectors.

You will:

• ■Apply your engineering principles (e.g., fluid flow, thermodynamics, materials behaviour) to solve real‑world problems through software.
• ■Learn modern development practices under the guidance of experienced engineers and software developers.
• ■Contribute to the development, optimisation, and maintenance of engineering applications used by practising engineers
• ■Engage with the numerical methods and solvers behind our process engineering tools
• ■Participate in a structured graduate programme designed to grow you into a hybrid Engineer‑Developer with domain expertise and strong coding capability.
• ■Continue developing your skills through relevant technical and software courses.

This role is ideal for engineering graduates who enjoy coding and want to build a career developing tools used by engineers worldwide.

Job Description

Technical contribution

• ■You will support the development and enhancement of our engineering applications by:
• ■Applying engineering knowledge to help validate models, solvers, and results.
• ■Expanding existing applications and developing new features driven by engineering requirements.
• ■Working with both engineering equations and code, understanding how software translates technical principles into practical tools.
• ■Providing engineering‑focused software support for clients through the PEL Helpdesk.

Contract management

• ■Supports contract management activities.

Planning and control

• ■Follows project plans and delivers high‑quality technical work on time, ensuring alignment with engineering and software requirements.

Risk and opportunity management

• ■Supports risk assessments and implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility. Documents and handles technical risks according to mitigation guidelines.

Customer

• ■Supports customers by helping interpret engineering queries and providing clear, technically informed responses.

Processes and tools

• ■Uses standard processes, software and tools applicable to one’s area of responsibility. Reports process and tool inefficiencies, along with suggesting ideas for improvement.

What we expect of you?

Essential

• ■Degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant STEM discipline (e.g., Physics) with strong analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• ■A genuine interest in applying engineering principles through software development.
• ■Some experience with coding (e.g., Python, C#, MATLAB, VBA, or similar), gained through university projects, personal projects or industrial placement.
• ■Curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for engineering problem‑solving.

Desirable

• ■Experience working in or exposure to high‑hazard or regulated industries.
• ■Understanding of numerical methods or scientific computing concepts.
• ■Clean UK driving licence.

What we can offer you?

• ■Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
• ■Annual bonus subject to company and individual performance
• ■A package of benefits: private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
• ■Well being Support
• ■Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
• ■International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
• ■Real development opportunities
• ■Direct communication and no formal dress code
• ■Employee referral program

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