Recruitment


ELECTRO MECHANICAL SUPPORT ENGINEER


We have a vacancy for a suitably experienced Engineer in our Defence Equipment and Support Unit.


You will be required to specify design solutions to electro mechanical problems providing guidance to detail design, support implementation, installation and trials. Some travelling will be necessary.


Experience in electro mechanical and test/design is required together with hands-on experience and a positive and flexible attitude. Relevant MoD/armed forces experience would be an advantage.


Please send your up-to-date detailed Curriculum Vitae showing your current salary to:-


Mandy Sherwood

Personnel

A B Precision (Poole) Ltd

1 Fleets Lane

Poole

Dorset

BH15 3BZ


 

 

SOFTWARE ENGINEER


We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated engineer to join our Software Development team.


ABP have anumber of exciting projects for the successful candidate. The current challenges include various components for remotely operated robotic systems in both the military and commercial markets.


Experience of C, C++ or C# programming in a Windows or embedded environment is required along with an understanding of data communications, protocols and standards. A qualification to Degree/HND/HNC in a software or electronics subject is expected.


At ABP we endeavour to use the latest design tools and adopt latest engineering practices. This position will provide an opportunity to develop skills whilst working on a wide variety of evolving technologies and product types.


Please send Curriculum Vitae showing your current salary to: msherwood@abprecision.co.uk

 

 

Sorry, there are no other vacancies at this time.

 

However, ABP is a great place to work and we’d be really interested in hearing from you if you think you could make a positive contribution here. If you send us your CV, we’ll keep it on file and contact you when a suitable vacancy occurs.



Who works at ABP?


All sorts of highly skilled and qualified individuals. Click on a section below to get a better idea of the types of people we employ.




Production


  • Electro-mechanical assemblers

  • Prototype wire persons

  • Stores assistants

  • Test technicians




Electrical/Electronic Engineering


• Electronic hardware (digital, microprocessor and analogue disciplines)


Typical skills required include:


  • Knowledge of motor control, drive, bus, RF and embedded microcontroller systems
  • Analogue signal processing
  • Machine control system electrical design
  • PLC integration and programming
  • Understanding of principles of designing for EMC compatibility and other legislative standards
  • Ability to work within a structured ISO9001 environment
  • Familiarity with UK Ministry of Defence working procedures
  • Capacity to produce structured project documentation




Mechanical Engineering


• Mechanical Engineering 3D CAD Designers

Typical required knowledge spans:


  • Solid Edge and AutoCAD
  • Overall system and detail design
  • Transmission and drive systems
  • Material selection and cost-effective design
  • Sheet metal fabrications
  • Turned and milled components
  • Casting and moulding design
  • RoHS and WEEE requirements
  • Design Documentation to BS 8888-2004
  • Ministry of Defence standards




Software


• Software Engineers

Typically requires experience in the following areas:


  • Real time embedded systems using C
  • Data communications including CAN, RS485 and Ethernet
  • Low level interfaces such as SPI and I2C
  • Development of high level MS Windows applications using C++ and C#
  • Knowledge of Winsock and networking principles
  • Working within a structured ISO 9001/TickIT environment
  • Documentation and testing using formal methods
  • PLC programming
  • Four and six axis robotic programming




Project Management


• Project Managers

Typical skills required:


  • Production and maintenance of project documentation from proposal through design specification, reporting, testing, legislation compliance etc.
  • Project program planning and control using software tools such as Microsoft Project
  • Cost management and control
  • Monitor and control project technical aspects
  • Risk identification and management
  • Customer/Supplier liaison and control