Graduate Process (Chemical) Engineer - Life Sciences, Melbourne CBD

 In a constantly changing industry where novel viruses emerge and new treatments evolve, the need to manufacture products critical to a healthier world has never been greater. 

 At Wood, we help our clients accelerate the design, construction and qualification of their most complex facilities. 

Responsibilities

There are a variety of tasks and responsibilities you might be assigned however some common tasks that many of our graduate engineers perform include:

• Assisting senior engineers with projects: You may be asked to help with research, testing, or other tasks related to ongoing projects.
• Learning Wood processes and procedures: It's important to understand how Wood operates and the specific procedures and protocols you'll be expected to follow.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams: Engineering projects often involve multiple disciplines and teams, so you may need to work with colleagues from other areas of Wood.
• Debugging and troubleshooting: If a product or system isn't working as intended, you may be called upon to help identify and resolve the problem.
• Preparing reports and presentations: You may need to communicate your findings and progress to your team, manager, or other stakeholders.
• Continuously improving your skills and knowledge: The engineering field is constantly evolving, so it's important to stay up to date with new developments and best practices.

• Join the global graduate program
• Opportunities for learning and development with face-to-face workshops
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• A positive and inclusive work culture
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Access to our global mentoring program
• Experience working on globally advance projects working with reputed industry leading clients, where you will work alongside passionate & talented mentors locally & globally.
• Be a part of a value driven culture | Care, Commitment, Courage
• Continuous support & offer of further professional development.
• Join a growing internal graduate network through social events, lunch and learns, network events etc. 
• Flexible work hours, the option to work from home or remote work options, to accommodate your needs and lifestyle.
• Health and wellness program such as mental health support, complementary income protection insurance and discounted health insurance.
• Employee perks and discounts such as our employee discount shopping site

Qualifications

What we look for in this roles:

• Completed your Chemical Engineering degree by the end of 2024 or earlier.
• Attention to detail: You will be responsible for creating detailed designs and specifications and must pay close attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and safety of the work.
• Teamwork: Most engineering projects require collaboration and teamwork, so strong interpersonal and collaboration skills are essential
• Adaptability: Engineering is a constantly evolving field, and as a graduate engineer you should be able to adapt to new technologies and techniques.
• Problem solving: Engineering often requires finding creative solutions to complex problems. Good critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills are highly valued.
• Communication skills: The ability to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner is important for a graduate engineer. This includes the ability to write reports, give presentations, and explain complex technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Continuous Learning: Technologies and methodologies are constantly changing so staying up to date is an important attribute.
• Creativity: have that innate ability to “think outside the box”
• Analytical ability: ability to think analytically to fully define a problem and develop solutions suited to the problem.
• Logical thinking: ability to understand how a system works, what can go wrong and how to fix it. This requires the ability to think logically and evaluate and understand each element that makes up the system.
• Leadership: well-developed “human skills” so you can smoothly perform non-technical duties.
• Respect for health and safety protocols: this is more of a requirement than a skill but adherence to policies that aim to eliminate or mitigate risk is a necessity.

You must also upload your resume and academic transcripts to be considered.