Engineering & Manufacturing Support Technician Level 3 Apprentice

Itel Electronics; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Itel Electronics specialises in the design and supply of electrical interconnect systems. There are many harness manufacturers out there, but not all are equal. Established in 1991 we are immensely proud of who we are and what we do. Our customers don't just use our products, they rely on them.

This Apprenticeship Aligns With:

• Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
• Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)
• Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) for Engineering Technician (EngTech)

Future prospects with the company: Technical Engineer / Electrical Design Engineer

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Design Support

• Assist in developing detailed electrical designs based on project specifications.
• Help create technical drawings and schematics using software like AutoCAD or Harnware.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure designs meet client requirements and industry standards.

Estimation Support

• Assist in preparing accurate cost estimates for electrical projects, including materials, labour, and equipment.
• Analyse project specifications and technical drawings to determine project scope and requirements.
• Help conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for proposed designs.

Project Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, design engineers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure project alignment.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute to discussions on design and cost estimation.

Learning and Development

• Engage in continuous learning to understand electrical engineering principles, design techniques, and estimation methods.
• Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance technical and professional skills.

Engineering Technician Level 3 (A Level) Apprenticeship Standard:

• All apprentices will be required to achieve a minimum Level 2 Foundation competence qualification (Practical units, broad-based skills).
• Level 3 Development Competence qualification (Practical work-based units).
• Level 3 Development technical knowledge qualification (Theory-based units broad-based knowledge).
• Apprentices without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this prior to taking EPA.

End Point Assessment:

• Portfolio-Based Occupational Competence Interview (Viva).
• A nominated professional Institution (PEI) undertakes the independent assessment to determine if the apprentice has met the EngTech requirements as defined by the UK-SPEC.

Hours: Mon - Thur 08.00 16:30hrs (30-minute lunch), Fri 08.00 13.00hrs.