Konrad Technologies

We are at the forefront of test and measurement of ADAS sensors including radar, LiDAR and vision cameras Konrad Technologies

Our Scholarships

Placement Location

Dunfermline (Scotland) or Bedford

Type of Placements Offered

• 12-month placements only

Restrictions/Notes

(1) Requires 12-month placement for 2024/25; (2) Students must be in the penultimate year of their degree; (3) Candidates must specify which location/s they are interested in; (4) Must hold a current passport; (5) Must show demonstrable interest in software engineering; (6) No first years

2024/25 Scholarships

To be confirmed

Who we are and what we do

Konrad Technologies (KT) provide innovative automated test and automation solutions within automotive, aerospace and defence, telecoms, consumer electronics, medical, semiconductors, general electronic manufacturing and industrial automation industries. With a HQ in Germany established in 1993, we operate globally with 350+ staff. The UK offices in Scotland and England support Northern European region customers with a focus on automotive, IoT, aerospace and test automation, developing products as well as supporting worldwide projects and manufacturing deployments.

Within automotive we are a global leader in sensor-fusion testing of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) delivering autonomous driving safety for connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV). Combining virtual drive testing and hardware-in-the-loop techniques (HIL), we are at the forefront of test and measurement of ADAS sensors including radar, LiDAR and vision cameras. This allows automotive OEMs and tier 1 suppliers to test complex autonomous technologies in the laboratory before test drives and later how to take test drive data back into the lab for replay of scenarios.

As a rapidly growing company individuals have the opportunity to develop in their roles and where appropriate take ownership of projects or become technical experts. Engineers enthusiastically take on new challenges and are typically quick learners. Fast moving technologies, new concepts, complex problems and customer timescales influence our day-to-day work. Often this involves technology that is seldom announced to the public and could be several years away from public release.

In manufacturing we provide turn-key production lines across the test lifecycle, from in-circuit/functional PCBA test to end-of-line system level verification. Devices include cameras, mobile phones, LiDAR, ultrasonics and ECUs, integrating a variety of automation processes such as handling, assembly, plasma, gluing, screwing, micro alignment, optical alignment, welding, leakage and thermal.

 

What you could be doing during your work placement

Having grown rapidly over the past few years, we are looking for talented candidates to support our activities specifically in Northern Europe. Working with the likes of leading medical companies, aerospace and tier 1 automotive suppliers and OEMs, you will get exposure to leading edge technology and asked to solve complex engineering problems. You will need enthusiasm to take on new challenges and be a quick learner. Fast moving technologies, new concepts, complex problems and customer timescales will influence your day-to-day work. Often this involves an element of research and understanding technology that is seldom announced to the public and could be several years away from public release, so confidentiality is essential.

Key duties & Responsibilities:

  • Develop software solutions according to full lifecycle requirements
  • Utilise National Instrument (NI) hardware and software components including NI LabVIEW software
  • Debug from software to hardware level
  • Interface and control complex devices under test (DUTs)
  • Evaluate new systems, technologies, and architectures
  • Opportunities for travel
  • Exposure to ADAS sensors including radar, LiDAR and vision cameras

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Meet one of our Scholars

Name: Henry

Sponsor: Konrad Technologies

University: University of Southampton

Degree Course: MEng Mechatronic Engineering

What appeals to you about electronics?

The main draw to electronics is the creativity that it allows you to use. Even with a rigid set of requirements there are a limitless amount of options and methods to solve the problem you are dealing with. The main challenge is discovering those methods and deciding on the best one, which I find incredibly rewarding.

Why choose Konrad Technologies?

There were three main reasons I wanted to join Konrad Technologies:

  1. The sector that the company operates in. Being in Test and Automation offers far more variety than most others afford. This gave me opportunities to work across multiple sectors including Medical, Chemical and Manufacturing.
  2. The option to travel. In my time at Konrad I spent a month working in Germany and visited Scotland twice, for both a Networking event and a customer visit.
  3. Meaningful contribution. Throughout my internship I was working on projects and tasks directly for the customer. I had the ability to make a real and significant impact on projects while I was there.

The type of work I’ve been involved with during my placement

My time at Konrad Technologies involved writing software across multiple projects. It also allowed me to get crucial experience being on calls with customers enabling me to give demonstrations, do requirements gathering and receive feedback for work done. Konrad also allows you to dedicate one afternoon per week to a personal project that can be completely unrelated to the business needs. This allows you to oversee a project throughout its lifecycle, giving you incredibly valuable experience.

My interests

In my free time I enjoy volunteering, having run activity sessions for children with disabilities. I also enjoy gaming and running.

Meet two of our Engineers

Name: Matthew

Job Title: Software Engineer

About me

During my time studying Digital Electronics at Sheffield University, I had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects that looked to solve control and monitoring problems through data acquisition hardware and software development. I was then fortunate enough to compound this growing interest through an industrial summer placement.

Whilst with Konrad I have had the opportunity to work on multiple projects in various sectors. Whether that be cutting edge GNSS positioning technologies or advanced subsea engineering, getting involved in the entire project life cycle, engaging directly with customers to capture requirements, architecting, and developing complex applications and providing support has both enabled customer success but also developed me as an individual and engineer.

My professional development has been supported by Konrad, allowing me to undergo further training courses to diversify my skill set and pursuing different certifications.

Name: Richard

Job Title: Systems Engineer

About me

During my PhD at Leicester University I explored and leveraged the power of graphical programming to automate my aerodynamics laboratory, growing and applying that knowledge throughout my engineering career as I progressed to Senior System Engineer with a specialism in LabVIEW and NI.

At Konrad Technologies, I’ve had the opportunity to work with and learn from some of this country’s best engineers and LabVIEW developers, and collaborate with brilliant people around the globe, advancing my career into the automotive and defense sectors. I’m proud that I contribute within amazing teams, solving some of the world’s toughest test and production challenges.