Junior Electrical Engineer

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a JUNIOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEER in Southampton

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?

The Junior Electrical Engineer role is chiefly responsible for the execution of assigned tasks using laboratory equipment and expertise across a range of projects and activities. The delivery of development projects and the delivery of the R&D pipeline.

What is the direct impact of this role on the team or organization?

This role will utilise knowledge of lab tools and methods to assist a team of senior engineers and scientists in prototype testing to ensure that we meet the requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• To have accountability for the delivery of assigned activities across a portfolio of projects and activities within the Device Prototyping and development portfolio.
• To hold workshop / lab expertise in operating the required machinery/testing capabilities in order to perform assigned tasks in the required time frames to contribute to the prototyping and testing of new products and technology.
• To have the technical understanding of workstreams within the product development plan of a given project in order to deliver the assigned tasks within the required timescales and in line with product launch target dates.
• To have awareness of standard methodologies and compliance using technical knowledge and broad scientific principles to ensure effective delivery of an appropriate given task.
• To assist and work closely with the more senior engineers and scientists within the team with a focus on upskilling, personal breadth and depth of technical knowledge in skills, new technologies and device systems.
• To have an understanding of workshop / laboratory manufacturing and testing activities, methods, and equipment capabilities to carry out assigned duties to fulfil project needs.
• To minimise workshop / laboratory risk through raising issues with workstream delivery to the senior team roles for the purpose of capturing any difficulties and filling knowledge gaps.
• To ensure the confidentiality of all technology and compositions which ensure the uniqueness of BAT output.
  
  

What are we looking for?

• Ability to deliver against a portfolio of tasks within defined timescales.
• Ability to work in a technical workshop or laboratory.
• Ideally previous experience in testing devices.
• Flexible, motivated, and passionate about safety, quality, and value.
• Excellent Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with internal/external capabilities.
• Ability to plan and prioritise tasks based on business need.
• Electrical Engineering Degree.
  
  

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes
  
  

WHY JOIN BAT?

We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.