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Graduate Electronics Engineer
| Posting date: | 28 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £26,257 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 May 2025 |
| Location: | Exeter, Devon |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Exeter |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | GBP 7688 |
Summary
Job Summary - Working within the Technical Strategy and Operations Engineering team, you will provide efficient solutions to the development of electronics design projects, primarily for a research project in the Geography Department focussed on CO2 capture in pasture. Primarily the role is focused on instrumentation and control, with the role holder having a strong knowledge and experience of integrating sensors and electro-mechanical devices instrumentation and control systems. This role includes a practical element and therefore you need to be experienced making and modifying components using hand and power tools. You should also have an awareness of process plant and low pressure hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Secondary to this, you will support smaller electrical projects and the electrical repair of equipment for colleagues. You will be highly motivated and driven graduate electronics engineer who is looking to develop, support and contribute to the success and quality of our research. Working on all stages of tasks, from research and development, to design and manufacture, through to installation and final commissioning. This role is part of the Graduate Business Partnership (GBP) scheme and is for full time hours (36.5 per week) from June 2025 to May 2027. You will work from the Streatham Campus in Exeter. For more information on the GBP scheme, please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/internships.
About You – You should be a graduate who has skills in construction of material models, structures or rigs for experimental work, in application and testing of instrumentation sensors, such as flowmeters and solenoid valves, and evidence based knowledge and experience on testing regimes. You should be able to carry out maintenance and servicing on equipment within the area of responsibility and complete maintenance records accordingly, be able to provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, and/or specifications, and be able to conduct Health and Safety practices and record documentation. You should also be able to design, develop, construct, test, modify or use production electronic parts, devices, equipment and systems that operate primarily based on electronics principles. Working primarily with data acquisition and control systems for research and teaching purposes, designed to customer requirements. You should have the ability to work in a team and also independently for intermittent periods, have good attention to detail, have a proactive attitude to personal and professional development and a willingness to undertake training. You should also be competent in programming in Python and Arduino IDE, have experience using Arduino’s, Raspberry Pi’s, or similar devices, and knowledge of PCB borad design and Solidworks experience.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 19 May 2025
Interviews: 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: https://bit.ly/3AEthv7), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 19/05/2025. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
About You – You should be a graduate who has skills in construction of material models, structures or rigs for experimental work, in application and testing of instrumentation sensors, such as flowmeters and solenoid valves, and evidence based knowledge and experience on testing regimes. You should be able to carry out maintenance and servicing on equipment within the area of responsibility and complete maintenance records accordingly, be able to provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, and/or specifications, and be able to conduct Health and Safety practices and record documentation. You should also be able to design, develop, construct, test, modify or use production electronic parts, devices, equipment and systems that operate primarily based on electronics principles. Working primarily with data acquisition and control systems for research and teaching purposes, designed to customer requirements. You should have the ability to work in a team and also independently for intermittent periods, have good attention to detail, have a proactive attitude to personal and professional development and a willingness to undertake training. You should also be competent in programming in Python and Arduino IDE, have experience using Arduino’s, Raspberry Pi’s, or similar devices, and knowledge of PCB borad design and Solidworks experience.
The Benefits to You - You will have access to a wide range of benefits, rewards and recognition from the University, including a generous pension, a holiday allowance of 39 days per year, Totum Card (student discount) and Salary Exchange Schemes (such as the Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted membership to the university's sports facilities). The University offers extensive support to staff, including a structured Professional Development Review and Wellbeing Service plus 1:1 support from the Internships Team. You will be offered a ‘How to Make the Most of Your Internship’ guide, bespoke mentoring, and career consultancy opportunities.
Application Closing Date: 19 May 2025
Interviews: 26 May 2025 to 30 May 2025
For further information please email internships@exeter.ac.uk
GBP Scheme Requirements
To be eligible to apply and undertake a GBP role the graduate must meet all of the following criteria:
*To undertake a graduate role through the GBP scheme, you must have either achieved your degree or be in your final year at any UK-based university.
*If you are in your final year, your working hours may be reduced to 15 hours per week (for undergraduates) or 6 hours per week (for postgraduates) to ensure you have the capacity to successfully complete your degree. More hours can be completed if your academic agrees and provides written confirmation.
*If you do not pass your degree, the GBP role will end early.
*You must have graduated in the UK within the last 3 years of your most recent degree (we will consider extenuating circumstances of potential applicants that may have prevented them from undertaking a graduate role within 3 years of graduation).
*The University of Exeter is committed to developing an environment which promotes equality of opportunity, values diversity and inclusivity.
*At the time of starting employment, the successful candidate must have permission to work in the UK and evidence must be provided in advance of the appointment. Candidates should continue to have permission for the duration of the GBP contract. This includes British citizens, individuals with an EU Pre-Settlement or EU-Settlement Status; and those with a Graduate Route Visa.
*All graduates need to reside in the UK whilst undertaking this role.
How to apply
Please apply by completing the Internship Application Form (downloadable here: https://bit.ly/3AEthv7), following instructions on the form and returning it to The Internships Team at internships@exeter.ac.uk as an email attachment by the closing date: 19/05/2025. We do not accept CVs so please make sure you send a completed application form.
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