About this role
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.
This could involve the following:
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Writing and testing firmware for FPGAs and microcontrollers
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Creating and modifying CAD drawings in various software packages
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Assisting with evaluation testing, involving measuring components on our instruments and analysing the results
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Assisting with creation and maintenance of electronics CAD libraries
Requirements for Consideration
ESSENTIAL:
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At least basic knowledge of the following -VHDL FPGA design ,C programming, digital and analog electronics
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Strong all-round communication and analytical skills and a real commitment to teamwork
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Drives projects to completion
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Confidence and integrity
DESIRABLE:
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Proficient in the use of Word processing, Maths (Excel) and PCB schematic capture software
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Undergraduate level electronic engineering or related discipline.
What we offer you:
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A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
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1pm Friday finish.
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Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
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Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
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Generous matched pension scheme.
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Life assurance.
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Option to join private health plan.
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Enhanced maternity pay.
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We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
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Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
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Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
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Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
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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.
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Employee referral scheme of £1000
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Cycle to work scheme.
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An inclusive workforce.
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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
Other facts
About Ametek, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annualized sales of approximately $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions.
The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth.
AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:
• Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets.
• Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
What you'll do
- The student will work within a multi-disciplined R&D team on the design, development, and testing of control systems for precision measurement instruments. This includes tasks such as writing and testing firmware for FPGAs and microcontrollers, and assisting with evaluation testing and CAD maintenance.
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