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Electromechanical Engineering ApprenticeThe Role
KBR are a key supplier to major Aerospace customers where compliance and accuracy of work is vital in the industry and daily operations. We now have an exciting opportunity for an Electromechanical Engineering Apprentice to join our skilled dynamic Metrology Team in a varied role where you can earn while you learn!
Youll join our team based in an environmentally controlled calibration laboratory on an Aerospace site. One of our skilled and friendly technicians will be on hand to support you while you learn and grow.
As part of your apprenticeship one day each week youll attend Yeovil College in person to learn the theory underpinning your Electromechanical role.
Your Apprenticeship
For your professional development we will support you to achieve an Electromechanical Engineering Level 6 Apprenticeship delivered by our trusted Provider Yeovil College. Youll be able to work on your apprenticeship during working time getting handson experience in your role and attending engaging sessions one day a week at a local college.
Over the course of five years your apprenticeship programme will take you on a learning journey through electromechanical engineering; from engineering design; systems design and mechanics to electrical and electronic engineering digital systems and software safety and mathematics.
To complement your new knowledge youll learn skills in engineering modelling design and assembling equipment for testing. Woven through your knowledge and skills will be practising key behaviours like communication championing safety and quality teamwork and growing your confidence to work independently.
This Electromechanical Engineering apprenticeship is a particularly rewarding programme as by the time you finish youll have achieved a Foundation Degree followed by a BEng (Hons) topup Level 6 degree in the Mechanical Engineering pathway.
Responsibilities
Youll receive full training in how to do the key tasks in your apprentice role including:
Verification adjustment and repair of Electrical instruments to manufacturers specifications
Calibration of ATEs (Automated Test Equipment) used in the clients production environment to their acceptance procedures
Creation of test procedures and schedules to performance check OEM (original equipment manufacturer) and bespoke instruments
Interpreting OEM / client instrument specifications for compliance testing procedures used in production of aerospace components
Understanding of other calibration disciplines Temperature Humidity Pressure
Experience Requirements
Were looking to hear from candidates who have these qualities:
Are selfmotivated
Enthusiastic
Hard working
Good communication skills
Ability to work in a team
Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures accurately
A genuine interest in specialising in electromechanics
Interest in KBR and the work we do
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Were looking for candidates who have:
Achieved a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent
Basic proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel Outlook and Word
Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable but not essential training will be given:
Understanding of wiring and circuit diagrams to be able to perform diagnostics at component level
An interest in PC software coding (BASIC type) to create amend and perform automated calibrations
Knowledge of a broad range of communication protocols to enable connection to instrumentation
Ability to logically diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
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