Product Design and Development Technician Apprenticeship - Level 3

Are you keen to start a successful career in a practical and forward-thinking learning environment? If so, we think our Apprenticeship scheme could be a great fit. You will gain qualifications while earning a salary, so it is a fantastic alternative to college or University!

A Snapshot of the Apprenticeship

Develop your skills by working on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey. This will be a 4-year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Level 3 Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

Here is how the programme works

• Year 1 will be spent at college where you will achieve your Level 2 qualifications and work toward Level 3.
• During Years 2 - 4 College will be on a day release basis as required where you will study towards the Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Whilst in work, the rotational element of the apprenticeship will take you through the Engineering departments of the business, to gain all the specific skills and knowledge that you and our business needs.

How You'll Make an Impact

• The product design, development, building and testing of Subsea Connectors and associated products.
• Have the chance to work in a variety of departments and develop skills in manufacturing, applications and development and production engineering
• Develop your planning, delivery, and quality skills by working alongside skilled professionals.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (English, Math’s, Science + 1 other). If you do not yet have your GCSE results, please enter predicted grades on the application form.
• You think logically, willing to self-learn and research, and take a creative approach to problem solving
• You enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions
• You can work independently, safely, and responsibly; take ownership of challenges and ideas and are looking to develop your ability to drive and lead change
• Identify with our values of Zero Harm, Innovative, Excellent and Responsible. We can teach you the knowledge on your apprenticeship however it also means a lot to us for you to align to our culture and behaviours.

About the Team

Siemens Energy Subsea is an award-winning facility based in Ulverston and is responsible for developing, designing, and manufacturing Subsea Connectors for the global oil & gas industry and renewable energy opportunities. The factory is undertaking an ambitious digital transformation to help increase competitiveness and productivity to deliver more innovative products and services to our customers. Our subsea connectors support companies to maximise performance in a sustainable and efficient way that will reduce environmental impact.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 94,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.