Job Student Placement - Electronics/systems Engineer

Student Placement - Electronics/Systems Engineer

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

• 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 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

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.