Engineering Year In Industry

AB Dynamics; Bradford-on-Avon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Placement

AB Dynamics is offering a Year in Industry placement for Electrical and Electronic Engineering undergraduates to join its Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Design Engineering team, working on robotic and laboratory test systems for automotive R&D applications. The placement student will support the specification, design and integration of electrical and electronic subsystems, including schematic capture, wiring design, PCB layout, and prototype verification under the guidance of senior engineers. Typical activities include contributing to design reviews, supporting build and test activities with manufacturing and commissioning teams, assisting with fault-finding and issue resolution across track and lab test products, and generating and maintaining technical documentation. This role is aimed at students who have completed at least two years of an accredited Electrical or Electronic Engineering degree, demonstrate a strong interest in automotive test and measurement technologies, and can apply core circuit theory, control and instrumentation principles in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment.

Software HMI

This one-year placement offers a Computer Science (or similar) student the opportunity to join AB Dynamics' HMI Software team, which designs, develops, and tests front-end software for our track and laboratory-based products. You will work on creating modern, intuitive user interfaces and developing tools that enhance the usability and functionality of our market-leading automotive test systems. The role involves designing and implementing new features within our main software suite, assisting lead developers in shaping future product interfaces, and contributing to tools that make debugging and system interaction more efficient. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers and stakeholders, gaining exposure to real-world software development practices, problem-solving, and rapid issue resolution. This placement provides an excellent opportunity to apply your academic knowledge, develop technical and professional skills, and gain insight into the automotive testing industry while working on innovative projects that impact global clients.

Year in Industry Engineering Overview

As an AB Dynamics Year in Industry Engineering student, you will gain hands‑on experience working on cutting‑edge automotive test systems, including track‑based solutions (such as driving robots and ADAS targets) and laboratory‑based equipment (such as SPMM and ANVH). You will support engineering teams in real‑world projects, contributing to design, development, testing, and troubleshooting activities. This placement offers a unique opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a practical environment, develop technical and professional skills, and gain insight into the automotive testing industry.