Wednesday, October 8 | 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM EST

Online via Career Fair Plus

For Employers: Recruit Top Engineering Talent

Purdue Engineering graduate students and postdocs are highly motivated, research-driven, and industry-ready. Ranked #5 nationally and #3 among public universities for Graduate Engineering Programs (U.S. News & World Report, 2025), Purdue produces graduates with the skills and expertise you're looking for.

Why Participate?

  • Recruit from across 17 engineering disciplines, including aerospace, biomedical, chemical, civil, ECE, industrial, mechanical, materials, and more.
  • Flexible schedule: participate any time from 8 AM - 8 PM EST.
  • Host one-on-one chats or group discussions/green rooms with candidates.
  • Gain exposure through promotion on the Career Fair Plus platform.
  • Receive full technical support for recruiters and candidates

Employer Registration Fee: $250

Employer Registration

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Questions? Contact Barb Albrecht at balbrech@purdue.edu

For Graduate Students & Postdocs: Explore Career Opportunities

The Virtual Graduate Career Fair is your opportunity to practice your pitch, build connections, and explore future career paths. Even if you're not job searching today, this event will help you prepare for what comes next.

Why Attend?

  • Connect directly with recruiters from companies seeking engineering graduate talent.
  • Learn what employers value in candidates and tailor your professional development accordingly.
  • Practice sharing your story in a low-pressure, virtual environment.
  • Build relationships that may open doors when you're ready to launch your career.

Student/Postdoc Sign-Up Link: To be posted soon!

Participating Disciplines

Employers are recruiting students and postdocs across fields including:

  • Aeronautics & Astronautics
  • Agricultural & Biological Engineering
  • Autonomy | IoT | Robotics
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil & Construction Engineering
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Engineering Education
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental & Ecological Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Interdisciplinary Engineering
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering

Prepare Early. Stand Out.

This fair is more than just a chance to meet recruiters—it's a chance to prepare early, build confidence, and shape your career path while you're still in graduate school or your postdoc.