Engineering Apprentices

Job Summary

You will learn and obtain experience in the fundamentals of either mechanical and electrical engineering or a combination of the two, primarily through training at NDTGA College, Cwmbran in your first year, and through onsite placements. From second year onwards, you will continue to study part-time

Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught, and put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for a junior engineering role at Microchip.

Your apprenticeship will last for a minimum of 4 years, during which time you will rotate around the wide range of engineering teams across our business.

Key Responsibilities

Full time study at college during your first year with business projects during holidays and part time study for subsequent years of the apprenticeship to achieve Technical Certificate Level 3 Diploma and NVQ Level 3 as a minimum.

Subject to aspiration, performance and business requirement, you will progress onto HNC/D and will have the opportunity to apply for a bachelors degree post-apprenticeship.

Once you are in the business full-time, you will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and distribution. These may include:

• Product Design – combining knowledge of design, engineering, and manufacturing processes to create innovative new products
• Process/Manufacturing Engineering – develop and work on new or existing process technology, aiding NPI (new product introduction), R&D + front line production support.
• Quality Assurance – engage in complex problem solving and implementing rigorous actions to improve our production lines.
• New Product Introduction – manage, design and implementation of new products utilising existing and new CAD techniques.
• Facilities and Equipment Engineering – investigating and fixing equipment related issues and look into preventative maintenance.

Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Planning, Supply Chain Management in order to gain a full understanding of our business.

Regular time for self-reflection and review, and one to ones with your manager will be in place. You will also be able to access, and utilise, our comprehensive Microchip Learning Centre training courses and materials. This will support you to regularly review your strengths and areas for development, and for two-way feedback.

As an apprentice you will also:

• Support and be a part of the Microchip Apprentice Community
• Support STEM at Microchip, especially with local educational institutions
• Participate in thriving work community + events
• And more!

Qualifications and Requirements

Personal Specification:

• A minimum of 5 GSCEs, achieved or predicted, A*- C or 9 – 4, including English, Maths and Science
• Strong desire to learn and develop, using open thinking; able to easily adapt to new ways of working
• An evident interest in engineering as a subject
• Experience of engineering activities are advantageous but not necessary. This may include:
• Hobbies or voluntary work
• Previous work experience
• Engineering related school subjects
• Good IT skills – A working knowledge of Microsoft office programs is sufficient
• Ideally able to demonstrate a strong work ethic, e.g. through part time employment and/or voluntary activities

Things We Look for in an Apprentice:

• Can do attitude and approach
• Support others and get involved
• Be a team player
• Open to new things/adaptable
• Proactive and able to use your initiative
• Able to prioritise your time to achieve results
• Inquisitive to learn and understand

How to Apply

Send a copy of your CV to: [contact hidden]

Please ensure you title the email ‘Microchip Apprenticeship’