Electronics & Systems Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments is seeking a Student Placement - Electronics/Systems Engineer in Leicester. The role involves designing and testing firmware, engaging in evaluation testing, and creating CAD drawings. Candidates should have basic knowledge of VHDL FPGA design and C programming, alongside strong communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, supportive working environment, and opportunities for skill development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday including Christmas

Generous matched pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health plan option

Enhanced maternity pay

Employee referral scheme of £1000

Free onsite parking

Electric charging points

Sports and Social Club activities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of VHDL FPGA design, C programming, digital and analog electronics.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with commitment to teamwork.
• Drives projects to completion with confidence and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Involved in design, development, and testing of control systems.
• Writing and testing firmware for FPGAs and microcontrollers.
• Assisting in evaluation testing and maintenance of CAD libraries.

Skills

Basic knowledge of VHDL FPGA design

C programming

Digital and analog electronics

Strong communication and analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate level electronic engineering or related discipline

Tools

Word processing software

Excel

PCB schematic capture software

Job description

Job Title: Student Placement - Electronics/Systems Engineer

Location: Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Business Unit: Taylor Hobson

Posting Date: Oct 9, 2025

Overview

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

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

Requirements for Consideration

ESSENTIAL:

• 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.

Website: www.taylor-hobson.com

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. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.