Job Title: Student Placement - Mechanical Engineer 1 1
Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD
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
Key Responsiblities
- Solving real-world engineering problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Using CAD to design parts and create engineering drawings, as well as reviewing them for production
- Utilising Product Data Management and Enterprise Resource Planning software to make design changes and request resources
- Conducting research and documenting it with technical reports
- Collaborating on interdepartmental projects to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Essential/Desirable Skills
The successful applicant should have a can-do, open-minded approach to problem solving. In addition, desirable skills are:
- CAD experience (SolidWorks preferable)
- Numerical analysis skills, using hand calcs through to simple FEA/CFD computation
- Ability to work and learn collaboratively
Required Qualifications
Enrolled in a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with an expected 2:1 classification as a minimum.
What Taylor Hobson 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.