Design Engineering Imagine. Design. Solve. Experience how engineers turn ideas into solutions and discover how different engineering disciplines work together to solve complex challenges. Our Design Engineering Work Experience programme gives you the opportunity to step into the world of engineering design at Sellafield Ltd and experience how creativity, technical knowledge and teamwork come together. Throughout the programme, you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary design team to tackle a real-life engineering challenge faced at Sellafield. You’ll explore different engineering disciplines, develop ideas and work with graduates, apprentices and industrial placement students to understand how engineers turn problems into solutions. Available in West Cumbria and Warrington, the programme is suitable for learners in Years 11, 12 and 13. Why choose Design Engineering? Engineering design starts with a challenge. Design Engineers combine creativity, technical knowledge, maths and science to develop processes, machines, buildings and systems that work safely and efficiently. They take ideas through planning, testing and improvement to develop practical solutions. During the week, you’ll discover how engineers: Understand and define a problem Develop and explore possible solutions Apply different engineering disciplines to the same challenge Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Use creativity alongside technical thinking Develop and improve engineering ideas It’s not about already having the answer. It’s about being curious, asking questions and working with others to find a solution. What you’ll experience Tackle a real engineering challenge Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to explore a real-life engineering challenge faced at Sellafield and develop possible solutions. Explore engineering disciplines Experience different approaches to Design Engineering through four disciplines: Chemical & Process Engineering Mechanical Engineering Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering Civil & Structural Engineering Discover how engineers work together: Explore how engineers with different skills and expertise contribute to the same challenge and see why multidisciplinary collaboration matters when solving complex problems. Turn ideas into solutions: Use creativity, problem-solving and technical thinking to explore ideas and develop potential solutions as part of your project. Explore data and analytics: Gain insight into the work of the Sellafield Advanced Business Analytics team and discover another way information and technical thinking can support complex challenges. Meet people working in engineering: Work with graduates, apprentices and industrial placement students and meet members of Sellafield’s Design Engineering community, giving you opportunities to hear about different roles and career journeys. What you’ll gain Throughout your experience, you’ll have opportunities to develop: Problem-solving, understanding challenges and working towards solutions Creativity and innovation, developing and exploring ideas Teamwork, collaborating with people bringing different perspectives Communication, listening to others and explaining your thinking Leadership, taking responsibility and contributing to your team Engineering awareness, understanding how different disciplines approach problems Most importantly, you’ll gain a better understanding of the different areas of engineering and begin to discover which disciplines, activities and ways of working interest you most. Careers you could explore Engineering isn’t one career. It’s a collection of different disciplines that work together to solve problems. Your experience could help you discover an interest in areas such as: Chemical & Process Engineering: Explore how processes and systems can be designed to operate effectively. Mechanical Engineering: Discover engineering associated with machines, equipment and mechanical systems. Control, Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering: Explore the engineering behind electrical, control and instrumentation systems. Civil & Structural Engineering: Discover how engineers contribute to buildings, structures and infrastructure. Keep exploring You don’t need to know which type of engineering is right for you yet. Use your work experience to explore the different disciplines, talk to engineers, graduates and apprentices, and discover which areas match your interests and strengths. Is Design Engineering for me? This programme could be right for you if you: Enjoy solving problems Are curious about how things work Like developing or improving ideas Enjoy maths, science, technology or practical problem-solving Like working collaboratively with others Are creative as well as analytical Want to explore different types of engineering Are considering engineering but aren’t sure which discipline might suit you You don’t need to know which type of engineer you want to become. This experience gives you the opportunity to explore different disciplines, tackle a real engineering challenge and discover where your interests could take you. Programme Structure Day 1 Discover the challenge Day 2 Explore Day 3 Develop Meet the programme team, discover more about Sellafield and explore the engineering challenge you’ll be working on. Begin to understand the problem and how different engineering disciplines could contribute. Discover different Design Engineering disciplines and explore how engineers use their specialist knowledge to approach challenges. Work collaboratively to generate ideas and begin developing your team’s proposed solution. Consider different engineering perspectives and how they can be brought together. Day 4 Refine Day 5 Present and Reflect Continue developing your solution, using feedback and different technical perspectives to strengthen your thinking. Bring your ideas together, communicate your proposed solution and reflect on the engineering disciplines, skills and careers you’ve explored during the week. Ready to explore Design Engineering? If you enjoy solving problems, developing ideas and discovering how things work, Design Engineering could be the experience for you. Link to apply will appear here when applications open. Location: West Cumbria & Warrington. Year groups: Years 11, 12 and 13. If you enjoy your experience with us, you may want to explore Sellafield’s Design Engineering early careers routes including a degree apprenticeship and graduate programme. Design Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Design Engineering Graduate Programme
