Mechatronics Engineer Apprentice - Level 6

thales; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary during apprenticeship

Hands-on experience

Training and development

Tuition fees covered

Permanent role from start

Job summary

Thales in Belfast is offering a 4-year Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship in Mechatronic Engineering. Start date 6 September 2027, salary £24,000 per annum, permanent employment.

You will study towards a BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Ulster University while gaining hands-on experience in real engineering projects. The programme balances university learning with on‑the‑job training and cross‑disciplinary teamwork.

Qualifications

• Entry requirements include STEM-focused A levels or BTEC and UCAS points.
• GCSEs required; five at grade 9-4.

Responsibilities

• Learn and build real mechatronic engineering skills.
• Help deliver solutions meeting deadlines, quality, and budget.
• Develop understanding of design trade-offs and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines.

Skills

Engineering problem-solving

Teamwork

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

A Levels + 112 UCAS points (BBC) in STEM

BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM) in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Thales in Belfast is offering a 4-year Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship in Mechatronic Engineering. Start date 6 September 2027, salary £24,000 per annum, permanent employment.

You will study towards a BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Ulster University while gaining hands-on experience in real engineering projects. The programme balances university learning with on‑the‑job training and cross‑disciplinary teamwork.