Application Design Engineering Apprentice

Summary

As an Application Design Engineering Apprentice, you’ll develop engineering skills and gain hands-on experience in designing innovative applications, contributing to high-quality energy management solutions.

Wage

£23,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Performance Bonus Scheme

Training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday - Friday, working hours TBC

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

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

Application Design & Development: Assist with the design and development of applications based on customer requirements
Collaboration with Engineers: Collaborate with senior engineers to understand design specifications and project objectives
Testing & Validation Support: Support testing and validation processes to ensure application performance and reliability
Software Tool Utilisation: Learn to use software tools and technologies for design and simulation
Documentation & Reporting: Contribute to documentation, reports, and presentations related to application design and development

Where you’ll work

Schneider Electric

123 Jack Lane

Hunslet

Leeds

LS10 1BA

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

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

Your training course

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

How to comply with statutory requirements and stringent organisational safety requirements
Producing components using hand fitting techniques
Producing Electrical or Electronic Drawings using a Computer Aided Design (CAD) system
Preparing and using lathes, milling and other general or specialist machines and High Tech equipment
Wiring and testing electrical equipment, assembling and testing electronic circuits
Using computer software packages to assist with engineering activities
Producing engineering project plans
Maintaining and improving electrical equipment and systems
Project management in undertaking engineering activities
Producing and working to engineering specifications and briefs, presenting and technical problem solving
Scheduling and managing engineering activities
Electrical and electronic product manufacturing and testing
Demonstrating technical and commercial management in planning and managing tasks and resources

Your training plan

Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) Apprenticeship Standard:

During your apprenticeship, you will receive two types of training.

On-the-job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric, your employer.

You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform your role. This will include skills and knowledge that are outside of the apprenticeship but necessary for the job. In addition to ‘on-the-job’ training, they will support you in other ways to ensure your success.

Types of support will include:

A comprehensive induction
Mentoring or regular one-to-one guidance
Social enrichment and networking opportunities
Performance reviews
Mental health and wellbeing support
Feedback opportunities

Off-the-job training will be provided by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours.

You will spend at least 20% of your working hours (approximately 6 hours per week) completing ‘off-the-job’ training. This is protected time and a requirement for apprenticeship delivery.

This training will teach you the knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard, enabling you to achieve occupational competence.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including Maths, English, and STEM related (grade Grade 4/C or above)

A Level in:

Mathematics and STEM (ideally Physics) (grade A Levels BBC / 112 UCAS Points)

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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Non judgemental

Other requirements

All applicants must have a permanent right to work in the UK, as Schneider Electric is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

About this company

Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers. With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.

Company benefits

28 days annual leave + public holidays. Performance Bonus Scheme. Employee shopping & dining discounts. Flexible working opportunities. Pension scheme. Holiday buy and sell scheme. Various health and wellbeing support options

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

After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will potentially have the opportunity to move into a permanent position.
Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn everyday, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning
With Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We beleive in life-long learning
Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297699.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 28 March

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Company’s application instructions

Candidates will be requested to submit an online application with our provider GetMyFirstJob, all eligible candidates will be invited to a first stage video interview. Successful candidates will then be invited to an Assessment Centre.

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