Degree Apprenticeship in Hardware Engineering

Summary

Whenever you use a mobile device, camera, computer, screen, or use a modern car, chances are our solutions have enabled their manufacture. We offer a Degree Apprenticeship programme offering superb learning opportunities with a global technology leader. The successful candidate will study either Electronic or Mechanical engineering.

Annual wage

£20,078 a year

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Corporate gym membership, contributory pension scheme, online learning environment, subsidised restaurant and social events, a range of policies supporting a sustainable work-life balance and employee wellbeing, health cash plan, life assurance.

Training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5:00pm, Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pm.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 11 August

Duration

4 years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Degree Apprentice at ASMPT, you will gain a good appreciation of the Company as a whole, and the operation of its main departments by undertaking a comprehensive range of work placements and project work.

Typically you will be involved in:

Team/project meetings, contributing towards design and development decisions
Contributing to design reviews, critically reviewing yours and colleagues' designs to ensure fit for purpose
Supporting peers, imparting your knowledge to others in the business

Where you’ll work

11 Albany Road

Granby Ind Est

Weymouth

Dorset

DT4 9TH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SOLENT UNIVERSITY, SOUTHAMPTON

Your training course

Manufacturing engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Foundation Stage: Complying with statutory regulations and stringent organisational safety requirements
Foundation Stage: Producing components using hand fitting, fabrication and joining techniques
Foundation Stage: Producing Computer Aided Design (CAD) models (drawings) using a CAD system
Foundation Stage: Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and high tech equipment
Foundation Stage: Preparing and proving Computer Numeric Control programmes
Foundation Stage: Using computer software packages to assist with and evaluate engineering activities
Foundation Stage: Producing and managing engineering project plans
Foundation Stage: Producing assemblies using a wide range of materials and techniques
Development Team: Project management and scheduling engineering activities
Development Team: Securing appropriate resources and managing budgets and resources
Development Team: Implementing, monitoring and evaluating engineering processes

Your training plan

The successful candidate will be streamed to either Electronic or Mechanical Engineering based on their ability. Electronics will likely be at Solent University, with Mechanical likely to be at Yeovil College, both of whom offer high-quality Degree Apprenticeship Programmes.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level or equivalent in:

Maths (grade C)
Physics (grade C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Ability to meet deadlines
'Can-do' attitude

Other requirements

Candidates should also be able to demonstrate success in extra-curricular activities as well as in academic studies. Candidates must achieve a minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff Points

About this company

As the industry’s innovation and technology leader we support electronics manufacturers all over the world. Our vision: We enable the digital world! Smartphones, computers, networks, self-driving cars, intelligent machines, the latest medical advances, renewable energy – the digital transformation makes our lives easier, safer, and more comfortable. And we are at the center of it all: The world's leading technology companies manufacture their products with innovative solutions from ASMPT.

http://www.asmpt.com (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified there is potential for you to continue your career at ASMPT

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASM ASSEMBLY SYSTEMS WEYMOUTH LIMITED

David Ody

david.ody@asmpt.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288943.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 28 February

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After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.

Company’s application instructions

Initial applications via our website. Selected candidates will then be invited for an interview at our site in Weymouth

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