Position: Industrial Year Placement – Robotics Engineer
Location: Labman HQ, Seamer, North Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 (pro-rata)
*Please note, we do not offer overseas sponsorship/visas*
Opportunity
At Labman it is a hands-on, 100% engaged internship that will give you an amazing introduction to automation and engineering. You will be shown how to use your knowledge gained at university to solve real life engineering problems, quickly and economically. You are encouraged to experience all aspects of the business, from using machinery on the factory floor, to participating in weekly meetings, to designing and reporting on live projects for our international client base. You will also gain a commercial awareness and work transparently with colleagues and clients. You will learn to proactively and effectively communicate ideas, both verbally and in formal report format.
You will be exposed to the entire life cycle of the projects from inception to completion and although you will have freedom to work autonomously, full support and mentorship will be provided. Year-in-industry placements may be given their own project to manage, from start to finish. You will be working as part of project teams and will be invited and encouraged to participate fully as a team member.
Company Overview
Established for over 40 years, Labman Automation Ltd is an award-winning company with its HQ in North Yorkshire and offices in Bracknell and Liverpool. Labman designs and manufacture bespoke laboratory automation systems for a wide range of industries across the world.
We’re a company that prides itself on building strong relationships with our customers and meeting their technological challenges. Our purpose is to enable a world where science is not limited by technology. Our philosophy of engineering excellence is achieved through self-discipline with supportive leadership, sustainable partnerships, and openness. Our company structure encourages involvement and accountability from everyone. This is driven forward with kindness, humour & enthusiasm. This is driven by our core values & behaviours which underpin everything we do:
• In it together - Being a team; a community of mutual support
• Excellence – Working & delivering at the very highest quality
• Humility – Respecting yourself and others
• Sustainability – Recognition that we have an impact on our planet, our company and our community
• Fun – Enjoyment in your work
Entry Requirements
Labman expect the successful candidate to have an intrinsic interest and intuitive understanding of engineering, backed up with an academic theoretical knowledge base. Understanding engineering from first principles and first-hand knowledge, as well as learned engineering subject matter, is a must. The candidate must be of a get-up-and-go attitude, showing perseverance in the face of difficulty.
We are looking for those who have an active interest with how things work and have hands on experience within engineering. Are you always tinkering and taking things to bits? Do you have a few projects on the go with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi? Or are you always rebuilding engines and working on home DIY projects? If so, we would love to hear about it. Be sure to include any personal projects in with your application, however weird or wonderful, big or small, to help you stand out from the crowd.
Essential Capabilities
• Working towards being a degree qualified engineer (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Software, Computer Science or a combination thereof).
• Willing to travel within Europe/Americas/Asia.
• Good presentation skills.
• Good research and data gathering skills.
• Extra-curricular interest in electro-mechanical and/or software design.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a structured team.
• Positive and cheerful attitude.
Desirable Skills / Experience
• Experience with MYSQL databases.
• Knowledge of software development in Microsoft Visual Basic.NET or C++.
• Familiarity with a range of micro-controllers.
• Familiarity with embedded systems programming and implementation.
• A level chemistry and/or biology.
What We’re Offering
• A great and unique team environment in which you can begin your career with a sense of optimism and enthusiasm.
• A culture where you take ownership of your responsibilities and feel part of the company
• The chance to work in our award-winning, custom-built headquarters, complete with climbing wall, gym and a squash court.
• Multiple social teams/groups from Photography club to 5 a side. Or the ability to start your own activity
• 5% employer pension contribution paid on full salary with no upper cap (if eligible)
• 33 days annual leave pro-rata
• Salary of £26,000 pro-rata
• Free access to counsellor and psychotherapist
• CPD support and annual subscription to appropriate body covered
• The opportunity to work in the fantastic area of North Yorkshire. Labman HQ is located on the outskirts of the Georgian Market town of Stokesley
• …..and not to mention; free fruit, nice coffee, BBQ’s + team events