Degree Apprentice - Electronics Design
SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Congleton, CW12 1PH
Closes in 5 days (Friday 27 December)
Posted on 9 December 2024
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Summary
Part of being an apprentice at Siemens means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported. During this apprenticeship you will work towards an Honours Degree in Embedded electronic systems design and development which has been accredited by one of the Professional Engineering Institutions licensed by the UK Engineering Council.
- Annual wage
- £21,565 a year
- Training course
- Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, shifts TBC.
36 hours 15 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Sunday 1 June
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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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
- Gaining a foundational understanding of electrical principles and the functionality of common electronic components.
- Creating both simple and complex circuits, utilising computer tools for design and testing.
- Writing well-structured and organised code, with skills in project planning and management.
- Adhering to safety protocols, business fundamentals, and international standards in product development.
- Collaborating with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure embedded systems meet all technical and functional specifications.
- Developing and executing test plans to ensure the performance and reliability of embedded systems.
- Continuously learning and staying updated with the latest technologies and methodologies in embedded systems design and development.
- Documenting all designs and developments thoroughly, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Using analytical skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues during the design, development, and deployment of embedded systems.
Where you’ll work
Siemens House
Varey Road, Eaton Bank Trading Estate
Congleton
CW12 1PH
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 STAFFORDSHIRE
Your training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
- Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
- Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
- Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
- Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
- Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
- Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
- Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
- Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design
Your training plan
- Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) Apprenticeship Standard
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4+)
A Level in:
- Mathematics (grade C+)
- STEM subject such as Physics, ICT or Electronics (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this company
Through the development of autonomous, connected, sustainable technologies that influence everything from software-driven rail and mobility projects, to the construction of entire smart cities. But, also through forward-thinking early careers that inspire you with unique experiences, flexibility and support. We’re here for you now. There for the future. And everywhere you need to be.
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
- Possibility of progressing into a professional role.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000291024.
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Closes in 5 days (Friday 27 December)
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