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Opportunity with DENSO AUTOMOTIVE UK
The Degree Apprentice will work within the Powertrain Components & Systems Department in Coventry. The role involves working in Fuel Injector & Pump Design and Development for customer projects worldwide, as well as validation & testing using our Test Facilities, which include Injector, Pump and Engine Test Beds.
What will the apprentice be doing?
During the apprenticeship you will gain experience working in the different sections within the department:
Application customer support functions, with small teams spread across Europe.
System Team which helps support performance of the system (i.e., rail pressure and injector calibration); Hardware support, including design of customer application and supporting returned parts investigation for EU/Global Diesel customers.
Detailed activity:
·Responsibility for the assigned aspects of the Diesel Fuel Injection System (specific tasks assigned to an individual will depend on level of experience & knowledge)
- Responsibility includes discussion with the customer (e.g., component application explanation), system analysis (e.g., system specification, pump capacity), calibration (e.g., rail pressure control, injector characterisation), pre-development (e.g., control system development, engine demonstration projects)
- In this role you will experience customer project management, simulation and testing. It will be necessary to manage the customer/supplier relationship during their engine development (including new business acquisition), input into change point analysis to determine necessary validation, collaborate with internal DENSO colleagues to make judgements on customer validation and take responsibility to create material to show why we have confidence to release parts to production
- Component Hardware Team Engineers who ensure the components design and customers use of the components is suitable to achieve the customers’ requirements (performance, life, etc.)
Detailed activity:
·Hardware support, including design of customer application and supporting returned parts investigation for EU/Global Diesel customers
- Responsibility for the design, testing and analysis of parts of the Diesel Fuel Injection system. Responsibility includes discussion with the customer (e.g. understand customer validation results, presentation of results), component testing of injector pump and rail, analysis/judgement, discussion with component design team and reporting to customer
- Test team manage engineering responsible activities in our Test Facilities
Detailed activity:
·Test engineer leading various test related activities including Diesel Fuel Injection Component and System benches, Gasoline component bench and engine dyno facilities
- To operate as a technical expert for wide range of test related activities
- To guide and support test technicians to be as efficient and effective as possible, through activities such as automation, process optimisation, initial data analysis and reporting
- Responsible for optimisation of the available test equipment, along with identification of weaknesses in capability and the investigations and reporting to identify instrumentation improvements
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The qualification you will undertake being the BEng [Hons] Electro-Mechanical Degree along with the Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
The delivery mode for the degree apprenticeship is blended and includes face to face block week delivery at the University, Webinars, Tutorials, Seminars and Laboratories.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
During the apprenticeship training there will be the opportunity to gain experience working in the different areas of the department. Towards the end of the apprenticeship together with DENSO the individual will agree a preferred area of the business for potential consideration for a full-time position. The final year project would also look to be based on an agreed area of potential future specialism.
Application closing date: 28 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship start date: 01 Sep 2024
Duration: 60 Months
Working week: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday Flexible start time between 07:30 to 10:00 with 7.5-hour day plus 30 mins lunchtime, e.g.,08:00 to 16:00
Salary: Competitive
Number of Positions available: 1
Work Locations: Eden Road, Walsgrave, Coventry, CV2 2TB
Skills & Qualifications: Applicants should possess the following skills:
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications: The entry requirements for the learning provider for this course are as follows:
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A Level or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A) desirable
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A Level or equivalent Physical Science (Grade A) desirable
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BTEC or equivalent Engineering Diploma (Grade DDD) desirable
Things to consider:
What we offer you: - Competitive salary - Comprehensive Flexible benefits package, including generous holiday & pension schemes - Continuous development opportunities - Flexible working hours - Discretionary annual bonus - All equipment necessary to do your job No specific knowledge / skills required as necessary training will be received through the position at DENSO and University of Warwick degree apprenticeship course. Although, experience & knowledge relevant to the position at DENSO is desirable. Desired special aptitudes and dispositions include: - Clear thinker, good communicator. - Needs to demonstrate initiative and pro-active attitude. - Good at logical analysis of data and problem solving. - Demonstrates clear ownership of task. - Can be relied upon to deliver. - Good at influencing others and be able to align efforts. - Able to build relationships internally / externally. - Open to new ways of working - Flexible approach.
Please apply at Find an Apprenticeship Service
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Opportunity with FAIRFIELD CONTROL SYSTEMS
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join our Engineering Team. The successful candidate will be designing, commissioning, installing and maintaining Industrial Automation and Control solutions and working on some of the most iconic and challenging engineering projects in the UK and worldwide.
What you will do in your working day
Fairfields provide industrial automation and control solutions across various sectors using electrical, electronic and programmable systems. We’re continuously looking into new technologies and trends. We are already working with IoT devices, cyber-security solutions, augmented reality and advanced software design.
As an Electrical Engineering Apprentice, you will be designing, commissioning and maintaining systems and solutions across a wide range of sectors. You will be involved in designing and implementing hardware and software, project planning, producing complex CAD drawings, operating and maintenance manuals. You will assist with control panel testing and commissioning and will provide service and call out support to our customers.
You will be part of a team installing and maintaining critical infrastructure where you could be involved in:
- Flood defence schemes
- Aerospace facilities
- Moving bridges and structures
- Manufacturing facilities
- Roller coasters and leisure rides
- Pharmaceutical facilities
The training you will be getting
The Level 6 Apprenticeship degree programme is provided by the University of Warwick. The BEng Electromechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship is a full Warwick degree, studied over five years through on-campus face-to-face teaching and virtual learning experiences. On campus teaching takes place during six, one-week blocks, delivered by Warwick academic staff with collaborative teaching support from employers. They offer a unique programme, demonstrating a mix of electrical, mechanical and general engineering input, designed to meet the evolving skills needs in this sector. You’ll cover the foundations of engineering and electromechanical engineering in the first two years of the course. In the third and fourth years, you'll focus on systems design, including a group project design module, and in the final year you will be required to carry out an individual electromechanical engineering project within the organisation, to apply the knowledge and skills gained over the duration of the programme and create a real-life engineering solution.
This programme enables you to access education up to degree level without the need for a student loan, so you can earn while you learn. Fairfields will sponsor you throughout your apprenticeship and in return, you receive a competitive salary. We provide ongoing support and mentoring throughout the programme to ensure you are on track to becoming a qualified Electrical Engineering Apprentice.
Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you will attain a BEng Electromechanical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship (EMDA).
Application closing date: 21 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship start date: 05 Aug 2024
Duration: 60 Months
Working week: 37.5 hours per week.
Our core working hours are: Monday - Friday, 8.30 - 4.30 or 9.00 to 5.00. 20% of your week will be dedicated to off the job learning/training.
Salary: £17,250.00 - As you progress, gain practical experience and increase your academic knowledge, your salary will be reviewed annually and adjusted to the appropriate level. We have an annual company bonus scheme (subject to targets being met).
Number of Positions available: 1
Work Locations: Kestrel Court, Waterwells Drive, Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AT
Skills & Qualifications: Applicants should possess the following skills:
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications: The entry requirements for the learning provider for this course are as follows:
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A Level or equivalent Maths, Science (Grade AAA) Essential
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BTEC or equivalent Diploma (Grade D*D*) Essential
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BTEC or equivalent Extended diploma (Grade DDD) Essential
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Other Non-traditional qualifications (Grade Considered case-by-case) Desired
Things to consider:
Full driving licence (or be learning to drive). Willing and able to travel/work away from home (UK & abroad). Security clearance/DBS check. Fluent in English (written/spoken). Eligible and authorised to work in the UK. To meet clearance requirements, you need to: - Have the right to live & work in UK - Resident in the UK for the last 3 years
Please apply at Find an Apprenticeship Service
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Opportunity with Littlefuse
You will be engaged in the activities & carry out the support activities of the Mechanical Design Group under the supervision of a Mechanical Design Engineer.
What you will do in your working day
The Degree Apprentice Electromechanical Engineer will be engaged in the activities & carry out the support activities of the Mechanical Design Group under supervision of a Mechanical Design Engineer.
The training you will be getting
The qualification you will undertake being the BEng [Hons] Electro-Mechanical Degree along with the Electro-Mechanical Degree Apprenticeship Standard.
The delivery mode for the degree apprenticeship is blended and includes face-to-face block week delivery at the university, webinars, tutorials, seminars and laboratories.
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Growth Opportunities in the organisation after successful completion of the apprenticeship. Ability to grow into Engineer, Sr. Engineer & beyond through Littlefuse Engineering progression path.
Application closing date: 28 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship start date: 23 Sep 2024
Duration: 60 Months
Working week: 37 hours per week.
Monday – Thursday 8:00am – 4pm (Flexible working potential) Friday 8:00 am – 3:30 pm.
Salary: £23,000.00
starting salary - £23,000 per year, Merit & Goal review every year
Number of Positions available: 1
Work Locations: Langley Park Way, Langley Park, Chippenham, SN15 1GE
Skills & Qualifications: Applicants should possess the following skills:
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications: The entry requirements for the learning provider for this course are as follows:
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A Level or equivalent Mathematics (Grade A) Essential
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A Level or equivalent Physical Science (Grade A) Essential
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BTEC or equivalent BTEC Extended Diploma grade DDD, incl 2 maths unit (Grade DDD) Desired
Things to consider:
This apprenticeship position is intended to provide experience of a broad range of functions, that are beneficial for working in a Global R&D Packaging department.
Please apply at Find an Apprenticeship Service
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