Technical & Engineering Placement Student - 12 Months (UK)

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more 

Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Do you want to find a placement that will use your technical skills and knowledge and also give you real hands on problem solving, commercial and business experience?

Join Keysight Technologies where you’ll be working in a stimulating, open and dynamic environment, supporting the needs of Keysight’s customers through a program of activities developed to support Keysight’s Sales, Technical and Support Organisations along with those of our strategic partner companies.

During your internship you will spend time in each of Keysight’s customer focused organisations, primarily you will:

• Gain knowledge of the current and future technologies and market trends within the Aerospace, Defence, Semiconductor, Communications and Automotive industries.
• Learn how to provide remote pre and post-sales technical support, with the opportunity to gain valuable technical skills, knowledge and hands-on experience with Keysight’s core products, including spectrum, network analysers, oscilloscopes and basic instrumentation.
• You will be responsible for interfacing with existing or potential customers, sales and/or service representatives to handle a variety of technical and non-technical enquiries, ensuring a timely resolution to a high level of customer satisfaction at all times.
• You will be working in close collaboration with Keysight’s sales team, service centre organisation and those of our partner companies to provide day-to-day operational assistance including handling incoming enquiries, supporting the service centre in the repair and calibration of instruments and provide customer demo and onsite event support.
• Learn how to create, qualify and progress high value business opportunities to the sales and support organisation. This will include lead generation campaigns, market analysis and opportunity research.

This is an exciting and diverse role where you will gain experience of working for the world’s leading supplier of Test & Measurement products within the UK’s dynamic technology industry for 12 months. 

Students studying towards an Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Communications Engineering or Physics degree with solid understanding of electronics theory

Core skills required:

• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills to analyse and solve technical problems
• High energy, a good attitude and team player
• Proactive and willingness to learn
• Accountability and strong organisational skills
• Competence in the use of MS Office software

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***