Electro-mechanical Engineer degree apprenticeship

Summary

Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us. Our 5-year degree apprenticeship progressively develops you into an Engineer, through a combination of academic study at university on a block release basis and day-to-day practical learning from our specialists. Our people love the variety of work that they are involved in.

Wage

£21,500 a year

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Your pay will be reviewed every year, with progressive increases throughout the apprenticeship.

Training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Possible opportunity to work shifts later on in the apprenticeship.

39 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

4

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

Our expertise covers all types of vehicles, from buses to supercars, and typical tasks will include:

Setting up tests to analyse the electrical and environmental performance of vehicle batteries
Detailed reviews of test specifications and test plans (prior to and during test)
Executing the tests in accordance with procedures
Collecting test data from the test stands and prepare for review.
Maintain detailed and accurate logbooks and test records
Perform quality checks and data analysis on test output

Where you’ll work

Watling Street

Nuneaton

Warwickshire

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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

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE

Your training course

Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Communicate technical information with others at all levels, including technical reports and the use of digital tools.
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Establish and report engineering design briefs.
Produce mechanical and electrical designs / drawings / sketches using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and manual systems.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Select the design solution for a given electro-mechanical engineering application and environment using data to inform their decisions.
Integrate electrical and mechanical engineering systems, considering new and emerging technologies.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level.
Write and document structured programming code for electro-mechanical systems.
Fabricate engineering components and assemblies using specialist manufacturing methods and hand fitting techniques.
Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.
Plan, manage and lead engineering projects.
Perform risk management for engineering activities.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.

Your training plan

The apprenticeship will be delivered through a combination of on-the-job training and experience, and weekly block release at university
Successful apprentices will be awarded both a Level 6 Electro-mechanical Engineer Apprenticeship Certificate and a BEng (Hons) Electro-mechanical Engineering degree
This will form our fourth annual intake, enabling you to join, and be supported by, our wider network of apprentices and graduates

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English Language (grade 4 or above)
Maths (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Maths and two other subjects (grade B or above)

T Level in:

Design & Development (grade Distinction)

BTEC in:

Engineering (Diploma/Extended Diploma) (grade Distinction)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Creative

Other requirements

You should also be a UK/EU/EEA national or have lived and have had a right to work in the UK for 3 years or more.

About this company

HORIBA MIRA has over 75 years of heritage in developing some of the world’s most iconic vehicles. Our engineers utilise the latest test facilities and simulation tools to make vehicles and journeys safer, cleaner, more efficient and rewarding. Every journey in the world is positively influenced by us.

http://www.horiba-mira.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Our benefits include 27 days holiday (+ statutory), the option to buy and sell holidays, an onsite canteen, gym, an active Sports & Social Club, with social events throughout the year (including an Annual Ball and Christmas events).

After this apprenticeship

Having attained Engineer status at the end of the apprenticeship, progression can then lead to Project Engineer and Senior Engineer, and then a choice between a technical specialist pathway (to Principal Engineer, then Chief Engineer) or a managerial pathway (to Team Leader, then Department Manager).
Further development, such as formal training and qualifications, will be provided to support this.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000299047.

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Company’s application instructions

If you meet our criteria, you may undertake a short call on MSTeams, followed by online psychometric tests. Successful candidates will then progress to an assessment day (which is usually quite fun) at our MIRA Technology Institute on 1 April. Don't wait around, as we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a lot of applications.

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