Paid Engineering Apprenticeship: CAD, PLCs & Systems Design

The Launch Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Canteen

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee discount

Employee mentoring programme

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Sick pay

Job summary

The Launch Group in the United Kingdom is launching an intensive apprenticeship program in systems and mechanical engineering. This paid role blends hands-on design work with academic study, enabling you to build essential technical skills and participate in cutting-edge projects from day one.

You will work with industry experts on product development, system design, and fabrication processes, gaining practical experience while contributing to real-world engineering solutions in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering.
• CAD software experience highly desirable.
• Familiarity with Python, C++, or MATLAB for automation and data analysis.
• Good problem-solving and mathematics skills essential.
• Effective communication within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of complex systems using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, MicroStation, and SolidWorks.
• Support fabrication and assembly activities, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications and GD&T standards.
• Contribute to system analysis by performing root cause analysis and debugging of electrical and mechanical components.
• Collaborate on the creation of schematics and electrical layouts for various projects, utilizing tools like Schematics and CAD programs.
• Participate in testing and maintenance activities, including troubleshooting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and other automation systems.
• Engage in product development tasks by applying knowledge of math, physics, and mechanical principles to improve existing designs or develop new solutions.
• Assist with documentation efforts such as technical reports, system documentation, and CAD drawings to support project milestones.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

Python

MATLAB

Engineering fundamentals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

SolidWorks

Job description

The Launch Group in the United Kingdom is launching an intensive apprenticeship program in systems and mechanical engineering. This paid role blends hands-on design work with academic study, enabling you to build essential technical skills and participate in cutting-edge projects from day one.

You will work with industry experts on product development, system design, and fabrication processes, gaining practical experience while contributing to real-world engineering solutions in a fast-paced