Robotics & Automation Engineer Apprentice

Amazon Inc.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Residential training

Accommodation during term time

Travel expenses supported

Diversity & inclusion groups

Job summary

Amazon is seeking an Automation Apprentice to join its Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team in the United Kingdom. You will be hands-on with automated systems, robotics, AI-driven diagnostics, and industrial automation technologies, working towards a Level 6 Control Technical Support Apprenticeship over 48 months.

The programme includes a fully residential first year, accommodation if needed, and travel support.

Qualifications

• Willingness to participate in a 48-month Level 6 apprenticeship.
• Residential training for the first 12 months at designated facilities.
• Accommodation provided during term time if living outside a commutable distance.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance and fault-finding on automated systems and robotics.
• Learn advanced robotics controls and industrial automation programming.
• Assist with predictive maintenance and data analytics to improve efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop process improvements and energy-efficient solutions.

Skills

Curiosity about how things work

Logical problem-solving mind

Hands-on mindset

Education

BSc in Controls and Automation Engineering

HNC/D in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

PLC programming

Job description

Amazon is seeking an Automation Apprentice to join its Reliability Maintenance Engineering (RME) team in the United Kingdom. You will be hands-on with automated systems, robotics, AI-driven diagnostics, and industrial automation technologies, working towards a Level 6 Control Technical Support Apprenticeship over 48 months.

The programme includes a fully residential first year, accommodation if needed, and travel support.