You'll work in a variety of industries, from electronics to synthetic textiles, on projects as diverse as the redesign of consumer products like mobile phones to the construction of motorcycle parts.
Your day-to-day duties would depend on the project, but could include:
•research (using mathematical modelling to work through new developments and innovations)
•design (turning research ideas into technical plans for prototypes using computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-assisted engineering (CAE) software)
•testing (collecting and analysing data from prototype testing)
•modifying designs (ahead of manufacture or installation)
•reporting (writing or presenting to project managers and clients)