Summary
Apprentice Test Engineer in a software integration test facility for Trains. The role will involve learning how to test train software and to build, maintain and repair the associated test equipment. This will involve working closely with other engineers, suppliers and managers covering a broad range of support activity.
Wage
£19,570 a year
Training course
Electrical or electronic technical support engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 4.00pm (these times may change).
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
3 years 6 months
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
* Maintaining and improving electronic and electrical test equipment and associated systems
* Diagnosing, wiring and testing electrical equipment
* Diagnosing, repairing and testing electronic circuits
* Using computer software packages to assist with test engineering activities
* Producing work project plans
* Working with electrical or electronic drawings
* Producing test plans
* Conducting software testing
* Complying with statutory requirements
* Complying with organisational safety requirements
Where you’ll work
Litchurch Lane
Derby
DE24 8AD
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
DCG
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)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 5 GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (grade 5-9)
A Level in:
* Maths, a STEM subject and ICT or Engineering/BTEC (grade Minimum CCC)
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
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative