Student Placement - Electronics​/Systems Engineer

Job Title

Student Placement - Electronics/Systems Engineer

Location:

Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Business Unit:
Taylor Hobson

Posting Date:
Jan 29, 2026

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

• 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:

• 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 Word processing, Excel and PCB schematic capture software
• Undergraduate level electronic engineering or related discipline

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment
• 1pm Friday finish
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas
• 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
• Development opportunities and progression through the business
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation
• Charity and fundraising involvement
• Sports and Social Club with events throughout the year
• Perkbox rewards app
• Employee referral scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inclusive workforce
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is a world leader in surface and form metrology and develops measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for demanding applications globally, with a worldwide infrastructure to support clients.
• We are pioneers, continually developing products for next-generation technologies in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson brands include:
  Talyrond, Form Talysurf PGI and 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.
• Website:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion. AMETEK is committed to safety, sustainability and productivity. We employ 21,000 colleagues in 35 countries, guided by 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  for more information.