2023 Placement Opportunities - 12 month

We are searching for enthusiastic science and electronics engineering undergraduates looking for 1 year industry placements in an exciting, progressive Cambridgeshire business making ground-breaking advancements in graphene-based electronics technologies.

Paragraf is leading the way in graphene electronics, specialising in the deposition of high purity 2D graphene and its incorporation into ready to use devices. Our patented, contamination free method of manufacturing graphene at scale delivers game changing opportunities to transform electronics with massive improvements in the performance of technologies across all aspects of life.

Our company mission is to deliver significantly improved, more accessible technologies in application spaces ranging from medical science through to green, renewable energy, bringing the benefits of graphene to all. We are searching for people who are driven by the idea of achieving what is currently out of reach, passionate about delivering science and technology that will enrich society. If you have this mindset and would like to bring your unique skills and ideas to Paragraf, we would love to hear from you and find out if you would like to join our exciting journey.

Our Industrial Placement programme offers ambitious, capable under-graduates the opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside diverse and highly skilled experts in their field. You’ll be working on projects that really matter and will make a difference. We have opportunities for twelve month placements available to suit your studies and course.

Role Opportunities

• Opportunity to help us change the world through graphene technologies
• A considerate, friendly and ethical work environment
• Through collaboration become a key member of the technology or Operations teams
• Commitment from us to provide training on all required laboratory or production equipment and processes
• Experience of working in an innovative high-tech laboratory in a ground breaking field
• We have placements available in our research teams as well as in equipment engineering

Role Responsibilities

Research Roles

• Providing experimental support across a range of projects, including
  • Conducting material characterisation measurements using AFM and Raman
  • Hall test measurements
  • Chemical exposure and heat tests
  • Manufacture of devices
  • Defect density measurements
  • Analysis of results and trends
  • Ad hoc experimental work
• Presentation of results through completion of slides and verbal feedback at technology meetings
• General upkeep of equipment and liaising along with facilities team for larger maintenance work
• Ensuring communication flow of information across the project teams.
• Technical research through the review of literature, and communication of findings.
• Management of lab consumables, including stock inventory, ordering, distribution and contact with external suppliers
• Completion of records of invention (ROI’s) and lessons learnt documentation.
• Completion of standard operating procedures (SOP’s).
• Completion of COSHH forms for new on-site chemicals.
• Provide training to new joiners on equipment and experimental techniques.

Engineering Equipment roles:

• Support the programme of planned preventative maintenance on state of the art clean room production and research equipment
• Take a thorough, hands-on experimental approach to trouble shooting problems and issues and help develop and progress solutions
• Support the implementation of new equipment
• Work with the team to drive continuous improvement through analysis of performance and equipment
• Work with other teams to ensure projects progress to schedule.

Requirements

Essential skills

• Undergraduate in Physics, Chemistry or Materials Science or Engineering.
• Superb oral and written communication skills.
• Must be proactive, organised, detail oriented and demonstrate accuracy and consistency
• Ability to organise own workload.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience

Advantageous skills

• Experience of working in a lab environment
• Experience in materials characterisation, AFM, Raman
• Based in rural Cambridgeshire, so a driving licence and transport would be beneficial

Benefits

• Opportunity to empower your self-development
• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and the opportunity to buy additional days for the calendar year
• Breakfast, refreshments and other staff social activities

We can give you an exciting opportunity to join the Paragraf Team on an industrial placement, which will give you an opportunity to gain valuable experience working alongside diverse and highly skilled experts in their field, supporting you to achieve key deliverables and develop your own skills and knowledge. The placement will be fully integrated with your university requirements to ensure you gain the most value possible from your experience with us.