Summary
Embark on a five-year (not including end-point assessment) electro-mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship with hands-on experience working on cutting-edge projects. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at the University of Nottingham for a fully-funded Degree.
Wage
Competitive
Training course
Electro-mechanical engineer (level 6)
Hours
Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1-3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days.
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 1 September
Duration
5 years
Positions available
5
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
Embark on a five-year (not including end-point assessment) electro-mechanical engineering degree apprenticeship with hands-on experience working on cutting-edge projects. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at the University of Nottingham for a fully-funded BEng (Hons) in Electro-mechanical Engineering. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, E.ON will continue to support you in achieving chartered status.
During the programme, you'll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, like:
* Designing sustainable district heating systems to help decarbonise cities.
* Collaborating with clients on pioneering solar energy projects, supporting their shift to renewable energy.
* Optimising the performance of critical assets to enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
* Working on advanced technologies such as hydrogen production, heat pumps, and carbon capture solutions.
Where you’ll work
Trinity House
2 Burton Street
Nottingham
NG1 4BX
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
Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1-3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company-funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
Requirements
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Logical
* Team working