Engineering Apprentice: Power Electronics & Prototyping

Tdr Training Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Turbo Power Systems Ltd in Gateshead offers a 42-month Level 3 apprenticeship to begin on 5 October 2026. The role is based in our Engineering lab and involves building, testing, and assembling prototype circuits and mechanical components under design engineers.

Successful apprentices will train across wiring, soldering, and component sourcing, with potential for a permanent contract on completion. The program provides hands-on engineering experience in power electronics and manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English (Grade 5/C or above) essential.
• Analytical skills.
• Logical.
• Initiative.

Responsibilities

• Build and test prototype circuits to concept designs produced by the design engineers.
• Assembly and soldering of Printed Circuit Boards.
• Assist with the wiring of inverters and electronic assemblies.
• Design support and test circuits.
• To specify and source components.
• To assist with the development of production solutions.
• Assist with internal and external development activities.
• Build prototype mechanical assemblies to concept designs produced by the design engineers.

Skills

Crimping

Wiring

Soldering

Use of hand tools

Metalworking

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5/C or above)

Job description

Turbo Power Systems Ltd in Gateshead offers a 42-month Level 3 apprenticeship to begin on 5 October 2026. The role is based in our Engineering lab and involves building, testing, and assembling prototype circuits and mechanical components under design engineers.

Successful apprentices will train across wiring, soldering, and component sourcing, with potential for a permanent contract on completion. The program provides hands-on engineering experience in power electronics and manufacturing, with