Student Placement - Mechanical Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.
Leicester
5 months ago
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Three exciting and dynamic roles within the R&D team have arisen in the form of a year-long internship as Mechanical Placement Engineers.

This role will introduce the successful applicants to the lifecycle of product design down to nanometer scale measurement via the New Product Development and Engineering Change processes.

Due to the varied nature of projects running through the R&D department, there will be interaction with numerous different departments within the business, and the Mechanical Placement Engineer will be encouraged to liaise and cooperate to maximise the outputs of individuals, departments, and business unit, thereby having a positive influence on corporate goals.

The main duties and responsibilities will be to:
  • Develop CAD/FEA skills alongside practical metrology principles
  • Use developed skills to integrate into design reviews so the department can reach the desired outcome meeting specifications and criteria specified by customers, be it internal and external.
  • Work on concepts and drive them towards prototypes for testing and evaluation under the mentorship of a senior or principal engineer
  • Communicate effectively through a range of methods to ensure all stakeholders can make informed decisions and see the influences these choices have on the next stage of a project.
Skills Required:

The successful applicant should have a can-do, open-minded approach to problem solving. In addition, desirable skills are

  • CAD knowledge (SolidWorks preferable)
  • Numerical analysis skills, using hand calcs through to simple FEA/CFD computation
  • Strong communicator through various mediums
Qualifications:
  • Enrolled in a BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering degree (or equivalent) with an expected 2:1 classification as a minimum.
What we offer you:
  • Taylor Hobson offers a fun, relaxed, supportive working environment along with:
  • 1 pm Friday finish
  • Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Easter & Christmas
  • Perkbox – Corporate discounts, GP service & 24-hour Employee Assistance Program
  • Active sports and social club including annual Christmas party and social events
  • Continuous training provided using world class manufacturing tools and equipment
  • Mentoring and guidance for accreditation
  • Free onsite parking 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 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 ourproductsto meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly inOptics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, MedicalandRenewable Energytechnologies.
  • Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division ofAMETEK, Inc.which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.


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