Degree Apprentice - Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future?

So do we. We think our apprenticeship programmes are the best alternative to university for ambitious students. Especially as you’ll gain qualifications and the reputation that comes with working for a prestigious engineering brand like Siemens.

This is a rare opportunity to earn money while showing your potential to a global innovator. Here at Siemens we build a better world using greener energy, cutting-edge software and ingenious inventions.
Siemens Digital Industries in Congleton is an award-winning facility, responsible for designing, manufacturing and servicing inverters for the global industrial market. The factory is undertaking an ambitious digital transformation, to help increase competitiveness and productivity to deliver more innovative products and services to our customers. Our inverters support companies to maximise performance in a sustainable and efficient way that will reduce environmental impact.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference and who have a keen interest in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Product Design and Manufacturing. 

The challenge

This Degree Apprentice programme lasts for 4 years. 

·  A Mechanical Design Engineer will learn to be responsible for the design of mechanical enclosures and casings for mains rated electronics components, suitable for high volume manufacturing, achieving high quality, cost and timescale targets
·  Alongside the Mechanical Engineering team, you will learn to provide our Manufacturing facility with in depth product support as well as implementing cost reduction activities and ideas; you will use 3D modelling systems and our additive manufacturing facilities to produce designs and prototype to support new product introduction.
·  You will also learn how to ensure your designs obtain product approval such as UL and CE certification and use thermal modelling, shock and vibration and IP testing to ensure they are suitable for the industrial settings our products are used in.
·  You will be challenged to think innovatively and implement ideas of how new manufacturing methods and processes can be adopted in the plastic and metal forming technologies, to help us achieve our challenging business targets.

The candidate

We are looking for bright, inquisitive candidates that demonstrate the following characteristics:

·  You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
·  You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions and communicating with people at all level of the organisation.
·  You can work independently, safely and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
·  Someone who is passionate about working for a global innovator in a Research & Development environment, designing products for mass manufacture that contributes to a greener, more sustainable future.
·  Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible.
·  Be excited by the prospect of working for the Siemens Digital Industries Division, with our product portfolio and in our customers’ industries.
·  Be passionate about learning in wanting to further yourself
·  Be resilient when things don’t quite go your way, be able to reflect and retrospectively understand how to do things differently next time and to continually improve.
Qualifications
To qualify for this role you must have:

·  5 GCSES at grade 4 (C) or above 
·  3 A-Levels or BTEC level 3 Equivalent in a numerate subject.
What else do I need to know?

Throughout the apprenticeship there will be the requirement of occasional shift work and overtime as well as travel to other UK Siemens locations and potentially outside the UK. Travel outside of the Congleton location is usually manageable around personal commitments.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Organization: Digital Industries

Company: Siemens plc

Experience Level: not defined

Job Type: Full-time