Product Development - Industrial Placement - 12 months

targetjobs UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive technology company is looking for undergraduate students for a 1-year industrial placement. You'll contribute to innovative projects in augmented reality display technology, gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about engineering and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Studying engineering at undergraduate level with excellent academic results.
• Experience in laboratory work, preferably in optics or electronics.

Responsibilities

• Supporting testing and validation of the display system.
• Designing experiments and necessary rigs for calibration.
• Developing mechanical parts from concept to sample production.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Envisics, we are an internationally based automotive technology company with an ambitious goal to re-define and revolutionise the next generation of in-vehicle experience with the development of an industry leading Augmented Reality Head Up Display.

Using the innovative technology of phase only holography, we are making this a reality!

We’ve already assembled some of the world’s top scientists & engineers from worldwide renowned companies and due to our success and growth, Envisics is now looking to open the doors to entry level talent, in the form of three industrial placements. Industrial placements last for 1 year and are for undergraduate students.

Summary of Role

You'll hit the ground running on one of Envisics live projects, and the chance to have a meaningful impact on the evolution of Envisics product development. You’ll be working as part of a larger project team and have your own set of project deliverables and the chance to take ownership of how these are achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting testing and validation of the display system
• Designing experiments and necessary rigs/fixtures for component and display system calibration and validation.
• Developing mechanical parts, assemblies and systems from concept to sample production
• Conceptualising, developing and detailing ideas for future mechanical parts
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Studying engineering at undergraduate level with excellent academic results and a passion to apply knowledge and skills from these studies to contribute to the development of a ground-breaking display technology.
• Experience of laboratory work, preferably in optics or electronics, good data logging, analysis (experience in Python, MATLAB or advanced Excel desirable) and reporting skills.
• Confidence to work independently (after suitable guidance) and also collaboratively in a close team environment.
• Demonstrated good communications skills in report writing, presentations, and small team meeting environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint