Engineering Apprentice

Capula; Stone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded degree

Salary while learning

Structured career pathways

Job summary

Capula offers a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Embedded Electronic Systems Design & Development. You will study towards a BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering while gaining hands-on industry experience.

The programme includes rotations through manufacturing, software design, testing, and hardware design at Capula, with formal QESH exposure and real engineering project work. Academic sessions are arranged with Staffordshire University, combining block sessions or weekly releases,

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualifications in a STEM subject (A‑levels, BTEC, T‑Level, or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths & English at Grade 4/C or above
• Must already live within 30 minutes of Capula’s Stone office

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing: practical hands-on experience building and coding control system components
• Software Design Engineering: assisting with real software solutions for industrial control systems
• Testing: hands-on experience in software inspection, panel testing, and validation
• Quality, Environment, Health & Safety: gaining awareness of QESH standards in engineering delivery
• Hardware Design

Job description

Capula – Level 6 Embedded Electronic Systems Design & Development Engineer Apprenticeship

Start Date:

September (typical course start)

Hours:

Full-time, Monday–Friday (flexitime) – 37.5 hours per week

Wage:

Competitive

About Capula

Capula, part of the EDF Group, has over 50 years’ experience delivering mission‑critical industrial control, automation and digital solutions across some of the most complex industries in the UK. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining engineers of the future, offering real responsibility, supported learning, and structured career development.

About the Apprenticeship

This Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship is designed for future engineers passionate about electronics, embedded systems, and real‑world innovation.

You’ll study towards a BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering while gaining hands‑on experience in industry, applying your learning to real projects at Capula. [staffs.ac.uk]

Throughout the programme, you’ll explore:

• Electronic circuit theory and engineering maths
• Digital electronics, control systems, and real-time embedded systems
• Microcontrollers, sensors, digital signal processing, and machine‑learning applications
• Circuit design, modelling, CAD systems, and testing methodologies

This programme is ideal if you have a background or strong interest in electrical and electronic engineering.

What You’ll Do at Capula

During your apprenticeship, you will rotate through key areas of our engineering business, including:

• Manufacturing: Practical hands‑on experience building and coding control system components
• Software Design Engineering: Assisting with real software solutions for industrial control systems
• Testing: Hands‑on experience in software inspection, panel testing, and validation
• Quality, Environment, Health & Safety: Gaining awareness of QEH&S standards in engineering delivery
• Hardware Design

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers delivering market‑leading systems for large-scale, business‑critical automation and IT applications.

Academic Learning

You will attend Staffordshire University in structured block sessions or weekly release depending on schedule, with modules such as:

• Applications of Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• Embedded Systems Programming
• Real‑Time Embedded Systems & DSP
• Advanced Communications & Power Semiconductors

Each module includes dedicated off‑the‑job training hours, supported by expert academic staff and modern specialist laboratories.

Entry Requirements

• Level 3 qualifications in a STEM subject (A‑levels, BTEC, T‑Level, or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths & English at Grade 4/C or above
• Must already live within 30 minutes of Capula’s Stone office

Why Join Capula?

• Earn a salary while gaining a fully funded degree
• Work on real engineering projects from day one
• Learn from engineers with decades of expertiseStructured career pathways in engineering, digital and automation
• Support to grow into hardware, software, systems engineering or specialist roles