Advanced Apprenticeship - Design Engineering (Croydon)

Job description

Believe there’s more than one way to secure a successful future?

So do we. We think our three year railway signalling design apprenticeship programme is the best alternative to university for ambitious students, with an eye for engineering. Especially as you’ll gain professional qualifications and the reputation that comes with working for a prestigious engineering brand like Siemens.

This is a rare opportunity to earn money while showing your potential to a global innovator. Here at Siemens we build a better world using greener energy, cutting-edge software and ingenious inventions.

Siemens Rail Automation is the market leader in train control in the UK and globally where it provides services to the world’s blue chip rail networks. Its extensive portfolio of “technology leading” products have provided solutions for many different types of railway systems across the world, from densely used metros to high speed networks.

The Challenge

• At the end of your three year apprenticeship programme you will have completed a nationally recognised apprenticeship that is approved by Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and will fast track you towards Engineering Technician professional registration. The programme is designed to give you a thorough understanding of modern railway signalling design by achieving an internationally recognised railway signalling design license through the Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE)

• You will spend most of your first year at a college nominated by Siemens and located near your office developing the core knowledge and skills which are the foundation for many aspects of engineering. After the first year, you will be design office based and contributing to our major projects whilst attending college on a day release basis; you will also attend a programme of railway signalling specific training interspersed over the remaining 2 years. With the training received and experience gained under mentorship in the workplace, you will be able to produce a portfolio of work based evidence that will enable you to apply for a Railway Signalling design license which is one of the key success factors for the scheme.

• You will be responsible for the time and quality design performance of allocated project activities and production of the associated documentation; you will also be involved in testing and validation of products and systems. The knowledge and skills gained whilst on the programme will enable you to assist in the planning and implementation of signalling activities, the design data, its accuracy and integrity. Throughout the programme you will attend and successfully complete all training courses and you will complete a BTEC Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering while working towards an IRSE Signalling Designer Licence.

The candidate

• Have achieved 4 GCSE’s (or equivalent) grades in Maths (B or above) , English and Science (C or above)

• Good communications skills

• Computer literate

• An ability and willingness to learn

How do I apply?
We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?
Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.
If you are appointed in to this role you will receive Siemens PLC terms, conditions and benefits.