Student Placement - Electronics/Systems Engineer

AMETEK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision metrology firm is seeking an Electronics/Systems Placement Student in Leicester for a 12-month program. You will work within a multi-disciplined R&D team on the design, development, and testing of control systems for precision measurement instruments. Essential skills include basic knowledge in VHDL FPGA design and C programming. A supportive environment and multiple benefits are offered including a competitive salary and generous holiday policy.

Benefits

25 days holiday including Christmas

Generous matched pension scheme

Private health plan option

Employee referral scheme of £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• At least basic knowledge in VHDL FPGA design, C programming, digital and analog electronics.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Involved in design, development, and testing of control systems.
• Writing and testing firmware for FPGAs and microcontrollers.
• Creating and modifying CAD drawings.

Skills

VHDL FPGA design

C programming

Digital electronics

Analog electronics

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate level in electronic engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD software

Excel

Job description

Overview

Taylor Hobson is recruiting for an Electronics/Systems Placement Student to join the Business Unit in Leicester, United Kingdom for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities

Working as part of our multi-disciplined R&D team you will be involved with the design, development and testing of the control systems for our precision measurement instruments.

• Writing and testing firmware for FPGAs and microcontrollers

• Creating and modifying CAD drawings in various software packages

• Assisting with evaluation testing, involving measuring components on our instruments and analysing the results

• Assisting with creation and maintenance of electronics CAD libraries

Requirements for Consideration

ESSENTIAL:

• At least basic knowledge of the following - VHDL FPGA design, C programming, digital and analog electronics

• Strong all-round communication and analytical skills and a real commitment to teamwork

• Drives projects to completion

• Confidence and integrity

DESIRABLE:

• Proficient in the use of Word processing, Maths (Excel) and PCB schematic capture software

• Undergraduate level electronic engineering or related discipline.

What we offer you

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.

• 1pm Friday finish.

• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.

• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.

• Generous matched pension scheme.

• Life assurance.

• Option to join private health plan.

• Enhanced maternity pay.

• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.

• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.

• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.

• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.

• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.

• Employee referral scheme of £1000

• Cycle to work scheme.

• An inclusive workforce.

• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit

Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.

We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.

We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.

Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.

Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com