Temporary Industrial Placement- HMI Engineer (DE398)

The Original British Motorcycling Company.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Temporary Industrial Placement- HMI Design Engineer to join our Electrical / Electronic systems team in Hinckley. This is a unique opportunity for a design related student to develop and test a broad range of skills in a thriving environment.

Please note: This position is for Undergraduates looking for a Placement Year within their course for the academic year 2027/28 only.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Undergraduates currently studying Product Design, UI Design, Graphic Design, or related visual/digital design disciplines.
• Familiarity with Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• Strong visual design skills and understanding of layout, typography, and colour.
• Modules or coursework involving UX, interaction design, motion design or human factors would be an advantage
• Experience with Jira or similar project‑tracking tools. Exposure to prototyping, animation, or 3D tools would be an advantage

This position is based in Hinckley, and we offer a range of benefits to our industrial placement students, including:

• A strong track record of industrial placement students progressing to full-time positions after graduation.
• Access to our IMechE accredited Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS), supported by a network of Chartered mentors dedicated to your growth.
• Free parking, early finish on Fridays, discounted canteen, free tea & coffee, discounted Triumph clothing, and more.

Full details of the job description and person specification can be found in the downloadable job files on our website. If you are passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to exciting projects - Join Us for the Ride!

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Closing Date

14-10-2026