Job Description

Engineering Placements 2026/27
VEHICLE DYNAMICS ENGINEER PLACEMENT
Location: Multimatic Technical Centre Europe, Thetford, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Placement Students
Are you looking for a 10 month industrial placement as part of your university course? Placements start in August 2026 completing in June 2027.
Company Overview:
Multimatic is a global automotive supply company providing hardware and engineering services to OEMs around the world. Multimatic Technical Centre Europe (MTCE) is a leading supplier of engineering and vehicle development services to major automotive OEMs and a growing number of niche vehicle manufacturers. Specialties include suspension systems, vehicle dynamics, carbon fibre structural components, and mechanisms. Our separate Electronics Systems division builds the ECUs that drives these products!
Position Overview:
MTCE is currently seeking to recruit reliable and energetic placement students for our next 2026/27 cohort to join the engineering team delivering OEM, motorsport and niche vehicle design solutions. As a placement student you complete a rotational programme experiencing different departments such as Testing, Analysis, Design, Production and Quality.
You will then join our Vehicle Dynamics Department which will give you exposure to a wide spectrum of projects across the business. This placement will suit a student with a passion for vehicle dynamics and a foundational understanding of engineering dynamics and mathematics. You will be exposed to a variety of vehicle dynamics activities, from dynamic modelling and simulation of vehicle subsystems and full vehicles to vehicle dynamics testing on our in-house multi-post rig, K&C rig and DiL simulator. This is a fast-paced role requiring high attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
The duration of the placement is 10 months.
Key Requirements:Foundational understanding of engineering dynamics and mathematics Previous experience with vehicle dynamics (e.g. Formula Student) Experience with computer programming (e.g. Matlab, Python) Strong ability to prove out design ideas using engineering tools Ability to conduct engineering calculations using MS Office software and in-house tools Excellent report writing and results interpretation skills, including presentations Awareness of vehicle suspension and hydraulics Passionate about the automotive or motorsports industries Driven to achieve world class results in a high-tempo environment Flexibility to work on a variety of tasks as and when required Ability to work to all relevant company guidelines and procedures Previous experience with Matlab/Simulink/Simscape is an advantage, but not a requirement

Why choose a placement at Multimatic?At Multimatic you will have the opportunity to work on interesting and varied projects from day one Exposure to world-class automotive engineering projects You will be able to experience life in different departments helping you find out what you enjoy and where your skills fit best You will be part of a great team, involved in collaborative work and projects You will have a chance to understand the whole engineering process - from design conception, analysis, manufacture, to testing of the completed components You will be supported by experienced managers who are experts in their field Assistance with IMechE membership and mentoring

The ideal candidates for these positions will be on track for a high-level BEng or MEng degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or similar. Candidates will need to demonstrate a passion and drive to become a world class engineer.
All positions are subject to proof of entitlement to work in UK. Candidates must be willing to travel, if required, and should hold a current passport. A driving licence would be highly advantageous.
Please note we are looking to close applications for this fantastic opportunity at the end of October 2025.
If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume.
We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90If you are interested in this position, apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.