Job Description
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
* 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
Essential
Requirements for Consideration:
* 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
About AMETEK, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse 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 customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500.
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