Industrial Placement - Vehicle Motion Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 – Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Our Industrial Placement Programme:

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Click here to visit our virtual tour. Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

- CSR and outreach activities

- Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees

- Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events

- Inclusivity networks and peer support groups

- Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to create extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

- Gain hands on experience developing the technologies that help make Bentley vehicles safer, more intelligent and easier to drive.

- Work alongside experienced engineers and play an active role in real engineering activities

- Gain exposure to driver assistance functions (ADAS), sensors, software, simulation, vehicle testing and data analysis

- Be encouraged to own a technical project, while experiencing the ADAS development journey from concept and requirements through integration, testing, validation and problem solving

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- CSR and outreach activities

- Supporting the development, integration and testing of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, gaining practical experience of how complex vehicle functions are engineered and validated.

- Working with vehicle sensors, software and control systems, supporting vehicle, rig and virtual testing and using engineering data to investigate system performance and technical issues.

- Using simulation, data analysis, automation and emerging technologies to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of ADAS development and validation.

- Taking ownership of an individual technical project, working collaboratively with Bentley engineers, suppliers and Volkswagen Group colleagues to deliver a meaningful engineering outcome.

About the Department:

The Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) team is responsible for the development and integration of technologies that support the driver and enhance safety, comfort and convenience. Our work spans functions including assisted braking, cruise and lane support, driver monitoring, parking and advanced vehicle perception. Bringing these features to life requires the integration of sensors, vehicle systems, software and data, combined with extensive virtual, rig and vehicle testing. Working alongside Bentley engineers, Volkswagen Group colleagues and engineering partners, you will gain insight into how advanced technology is developed, integrated and validated specifically for Bentley vehicles.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees:

Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related technical discipline.

Skills required for the role:

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

- A genuine interest in automotive technology, ADAS, software or intelligent systems

- Good communication and teamwork skills

- Curiosity, willingness to learn and the ability to take ownership and work proactively

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

- A starting salary of £25,500

- Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship

- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays

- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits

- Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

The application process:

- Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter,

- Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager,

- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th – 27th November,

- Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.

- All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

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