Student Placement - Software Engineer

AMETEK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Leicester is looking for a Software Engineer Intern to work on core software development, collaborating with experienced engineers on diverse technical challenges. Candidates should be pursuing a BSc or MSc in Computer Science with a strong programming background. The role offers a relaxed working environment, competitive salary, and various perks including a matched pension scheme and a supportive onboarding process.

Benefits

Fun and supportive working environment

1pm Friday finish

Competitive salary and 25 days holiday

Generous matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Option to join private health plan

Enhanced maternity pay

Mentoring and guidance for accreditation

Employee referral scheme of £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking, electric charging points

Qualifications

• Competency in C# or a similar C-style language is essential.
• Experience with source control like Perforce is desirable.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design principles required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to software development life cycle from planning to release.
• Attend scrums and review code with the development team.
• Focus on high-level UI design, low-level instrument control, or robotics.

Skills

C#

Source control

WPF

.NET Core

Visual Studio

OO design principles

3D visualisation techniques

Software development lifecycle

MATLAB

Education

BSc or MSc Computer Science (or equivalent)

Job description

Position Summary

As a Software Engineer Intern at Taylor Hobson, you will contribute to the development of our core desktop software, Metrology 4.0, which powers our industry-leading precision measurement systems. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers to quickly build domain knowledge and gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle: from requirements gathering and planning to development, testing, and release. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse technical challenges, tailored to your strengths and interests.

Key Responsibilities

• As a Software Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will align closely with those of the core development team. You will attend scrums, review code, and complete tasks across various areas of our software.
• Depending on your strengths and interests, your work could focus on high-level UI design, low-level instrument control, robotics, or mathematical algorithms, giving you exposure to a diverse range of technical challenges.

Requirements for Consideration

Essential Skills

• Competency in C# (or a similar C-style language).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with source control (e.g., Perforce).
• Knowledge of WPF and .NET Core.
• Familiarity with Visual Studio (or similar IDE).
• Strong grasp of OO design principles.
• Exposure to 3D visualisation techniques.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with MATLAB or other scripting languages.

Experience/Qualifications

• An undergraduate enrolled in a BSc or MSc Computer Science degree (or equivalent) with an expected 2:1 classification as a minimum. Equivalent courses could be biased towards computer programming, robotics, gaming etc. Uncertified candidates with a strong computer programming background will also be considered.

What Taylor Hobson offers 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.