Apprentice Electronics Engineer

Nuclear Inst; Banbury; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Capricorn Controls Ltd. in Banbury offers an Apprentice Electronics Technician role to gain hands-on experience across manufacturing, assembly and electronics tasks. You will progress through structured training, with opportunities to undertake higher qualifications and develop technical knowledge as you advance.

Initial training includes PCB assembly, wiring loom assembly and safe working practices. As competency grows, you’ll finish and test assemblies, perform quality checks, and diagnose

Qualifications

• Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard required.
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) completed or pursued.
• Development Competence Qualification in the workplace beneficial.
• Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English may be required.

Responsibilities

• Initial training covers PCB assembly, wiring loom assembly, and various mechanical/electronic tasks.
• As competence grows, finishing/testing of assemblies and quality checks.
• With experience, assist with electronic circuit designs and software for microprocessors.

Skills

PCB assembly

Soldering

Wiring loom assembly

Quality awareness

Mechanical assembly

Education

Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard

Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge

Development Competence Qualification

Level 2 Functional Skills - maths

Level 2 Functional Skills - English

Tools

Soldering equipment

Testing equipment

Job description

• Capricorn Controls Ltd is a Banbury based electronics company (founded in 1988) looking to take on a new apprentice this year.
• We are a small but successful company who specialise in the design and manufacture of industrial electronic controls.
• As the apprentice progresses within the role, there will be opportunities to continue their professional development by undertaking a Higher National Certificate (HNC) and potentially further higher-level qualifications
• Over time, this will enable the apprentice to develop the advanced technical knowledge and skills required to design, develop, and bring new electronic products into production. With experience, the apprentice could progress into roles involving product design, product development, testing, and engineering project support, building towards a rewarding long-term career within the business

As an Apprentice Electronics Technician, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of manufacturing, assembly, and electronics activities, developing your skills as you progress through the programme.

Initial Training and Development:

• PCB (Printed Circuit Board) assembly, including fitting components and soldering
• Wiring loom assembly, including wire cutting, crimping, and fitting conduit
• Assisting with a variety of mechanical and electronic assembly tasks
• Learning safe working practices and quality standards within the workplace

Once Competent:

• Finishing and testing a range of electronic assemblies
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet specification
• Diagnosing and resolving basic assembly and testing issues

As Your Experience Grows:

• Assisting with and developing electronic circuit designs
• Learning to write and modify software for microprocessors that control electronic circuits
• Supporting the development and testing of new electronic products and systems
• Working alongside experienced engineers to build your technical knowledge and expertise

Qualifications included:

• Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard. Company Training Plan & Assessment
• Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Development Knowledge (1 day per week for 2 years at college)
• Development Competence Qualification (workplace)
• Level 2 Functional Skills - maths (If required)
• Level 2 Functional Skills - English (If required)
• End Point Assessment at the end of the apprenticeship

Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:45pm, Friday 8:00am - 1:30pm