Taylor Hobson is recruiting for an Electronics\/Systems Placement Student to join the Business Unit in Leicester, United Kingdom for 12 months.Key ResponsibilitiesWorking 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 microcontrollersCreating and modifying CAD drawings in various software packagesAssisting with evaluation testing, involving measuring components on our instruments and analysing the resultsAssisting with creation and maintenance of electronics CAD librariesRequirements for ConsiderationESSENTIAL:At least basic knowledge of the following -VHDL FPGA design ,C programming, digital and analog electronicsStrong all-round communication and analytical skills and a real commitment to teamworkDrives projects to completionConfidence and integrityDESIRABLE:Proficient in the use of Word processing, Maths (Excel) and PCB schematic capture softwareUndergraduate 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 Cycle to work scheme.An inclusive workforce.Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.Business UnitEstablished in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the firstRoundnessandSurface Finishmeasuring instruments.We providecontactandnon-contact measurement solutionsfor 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 ourproductsmeet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly inOptics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, MedicalandRenewable Energytechnologies.Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: TalyrondForm TalysurfPGI,Form TalysurfSeries,SurtronicLUPHOScan,FormalysurfPGI Optics, TalyvelAutocollimators,Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division ofAMETEK, Inc.which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.Website:www.taylor-hobson.comAMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servingdiverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customersmost complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) iscomponent of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.