Job Description

Salary

26,257 per annum

Contractual hours

36.5

Package

University training and benefits in line with other University staff http://www.exeter.ac.uk/careers/internships/gbp/

Job category/type

Admin, Professional, Managerial

Date posted

28/04/2025

Job reference

G07688

Graduate Business Partnership

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 2026. 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 the full job details and application process visit Handshake. Non-Exeter Graduates can request the full job description and application form by emailing internships@exeter.ac.uk.

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