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Graduate Electronics Engineer

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Engineering
  • Exeter

Requirements

  • Applicants must have:
  • A 2:1, or higher, degree in a technical field– Electronic Engineering, Design, Physics or Mathematics
  • Highly motivated and keen to continue to develop and enhance their current skills
  • An interest in designing with new technology and work in an engineering organisation
  • A keen eye for detail and thirst for understanding electronics

Responsibilities

  • Within Renishaw, Electronic Engineers require a variety of different skills from: Analogue to Digital Design; Embedded software to VHDL and DSP coding; Using DC to through to RF; Designing with Passives to Custom Silicon Design; From Magnetic Sensing to Opto-Electronics; Creating Circuit Design to PCB Layout; And from Blue-Sky Research to Final Product Development.
  • Graduate Electronic Engineers will gain an understanding of the following core knowledge and opportunities:
  • Signals and Systems:
  • System configuration and architecture
  • Signal processing and signal conditioning
  • Electronic devices and circuits:
  • Analogue & digital devices and implementation
  • Component packaging and manufacturability
  • Control systems:
  • Power devices and design
  • Algorithm and data manipulation
  • Embedded systems:
  • FPGA (VHDL) and Digital Signal Processing (DSP) devices and configuration
  • Peripherals and interconnectivity using defined protocols
  • Development of algorithms and implementation
  • C (C++, C#) firmware code to support development
  • Communications:
  • Standard communication interfaces including USB, PCIe and other peripheral support
  • Conceptual, prototype design and development testing:
  • Prototype assembly
  • Research, testing and commissioning
  • Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Test (DFT)
  • Documentation and standards
  • Product Upgrades

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Graduate Electronics Engineer.

What are the main responsibilities of a Graduate Electronics Engineer at Renishaw?

Graduate Electronics Engineers will be responsible for developing and delivering smaller, faster, and more reliable electronic products, using the latest technology to maintain and enhance product performance.

What educational qualifications are required to apply for this graduate scheme?

Applicants must have a 2:1 or higher degree in a technical field such as Electronic Engineering, Design, Physics, or Mathematics.

How long is the graduate scheme, and how is it structured?

The graduate scheme lasts for 2 years and consists of 4 placements, each lasting 6 months.

What kind of projects will I be working on during the placements?

You will work on real projects that deliver tangible business benefits, focusing on areas such as analogue to digital design, embedded software, VHDL coding, circuit design, and product development, among others.

What skills and knowledge will I gain as a Graduate Electronics Engineer?

You will gain understanding and experience in various areas including signals and systems, electronic devices and circuits, control systems, embedded systems, communications, and prototype design and development testing.

Are there career advancement opportunities after completing the graduate scheme?

Yes, Electronics Graduates can advance to roles such as Senior Design Engineer, Principal Design Engineer, or Technical/Design Manager.

Where is the location of the job, and are there any travel requirements?

The job is based at Unit 1, Lower Trelake Business Park, Tedburn Road, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HF, with possible occasional travel to other Renishaw sites. Hybrid working options may also be available depending on the role.

What benefits does Renishaw offer to its employees?

Renishaw offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, subsidised onsite restaurants, free parking, a variable working program, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay, Health Cash Plan, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

What are the core values promoted by Renishaw?

Renishaw promotes core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement, fostering an inclusive culture that values diversity and merit.

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Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1973
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Renishaw is one of the world's leading engineering and scientific technology companies, with expertise in precision measurement and healthcare. The company supplies products and services used in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. It is also a world leader in the field of additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where it designs and makes industrial machines which ‘print'​ parts from metal powder. The Renishaw Group currently has 80 offices in 36 countries, with over 5,000 employees, of which over 3,000 people are employed within the UK. The majority of the company's R&D and manufacturing is carried out in the UK and for the year ended June 2019, Renishaw achieved sales of £574 million of which 94% was due to exports. The company's largest markets are USA, China, Japan and Germany.

Culture & Values

  • Be innovative and challenge convention

  • Always act with integrity

  • Inspire each other, our customers and our wider communities

  • Be fully involved and support each other in contributing to the success of Renishaw and our communities

Benefits

  • Company pension scheme

    9% employer contribution. Pension salary sacrifice options are also available

  • Life assurance ​

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

    Salary sacrifice scheme to support cycling to work​

  • Hybrid working

  • 25 days annual leave including Company days

    Additional days are accrued for long service (5 years+). Option to buy up to one weeks' leave per year. *Company Days (3 or 4 days) are holidays that must be taken over Christmas and New Year to enable sites to be closed ​