Introduction

The focus of this role is to support the development of emergency lighting and smart sensor technology. You will be working on a mixture of AC and DC systems, as well as embedded system design, in a friendly & supportive environment. You will be working towards a L6 BEng Product Design & Development Engineer apprenticeship at Newcastle University.

About the Employer

We are the best kept secret in the North East! The company has had a site in Spennymoor for the last 50 years!! We are a class leading €Billion multinational company Head Quartered in Austria, with manufacturing and R&D sites across the globe. You will join a 300+ engineer international R&D team, with this position based in the Spennymoor Centre of Competence for Emergency Lighting and Smart Sensor design. The company uses state of the art technology to deliver power and battery systems into the lighting industry. We love Light, We Manage Light and We love Technology.

What You'll Do

Design innovative embedded systems, for a variety of applications
Produce schematics, layouts, and design packs
Design for manufacture, with one of our global manufacturing teams
Develop test methodologies for these systems
Help Automate testing
Approve designs to relevant standards
Introduce these products into manufacturing

You will be offered the opportunity to travel as part of your development because we realise that exposure to other cultures and approaches is key to an individual’s development.

Our ambition for you is that you are keen to learn, willing to put the effort in, and prepared to have fun in the process. In return we are will offer you a spectacular opportunity to join a company that literally “lights” the way.

Training Outcome

This role will have access to a global engineering presence, this position offers growth on a global scale.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Combined Sciences etc - C
Essential - GCSE - English - C
Essential - GCSE - Mathematics - C
Desired - A Level - Chemistry - C
Desired - A Level - Control Systems - C
Desired - A Level - Engineering - C
Desired - A Level - Mathematics - C
Desired - A Level - Physics - C

Course Information

Course: Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

Level: 6

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday shifts, may work evenings and weekends. Hours tbc.

Expected Duration: 4 Years

Training Provider: UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE

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