Vacancy: Electrical Design Engineer Degree Apprentice Location of Employment: Irlam, Greater Manchester Location of University: University of Greater Manchester in Bolton, BL3 5AB Working Hours: Full-time Position Azenta Life Sciences develops a variety of low-power (sub-500W) automated equipment specifically designed for bio-sample management, including decapping/recapping machines. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Electrical Design Engineer Apprentice to join our dynamic team. Role Overview As an Electrical Design Engineer Apprentice, you will be a part of our engineering team. This apprenticeship will offer you hands-on experience and professional development opportunities in a supportive environment. Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will be taught and put into practice, engineering skills which will be key for an engineering role at Azenta. Your apprenticeship will last for 5 years (Depending on Previous Learning & End Point Assessment), during which time you will rotate around the engineering teams across our business. You will study towards a BEng in Electrical Engineering. Job Duties and Responsibilities You will undertake a series of objective training placements in different departments, working on initial design all the way through to manufacture and installation. These may include: Operates as a team member on a variety of customer and internal development projects. Works with other members of the hardware and software teams to develop and validate new automation equipment and labware. Operates CAD system, company data-management system (Agile PLM) and other business IT tools. Conducts tests on equipment and/or labware and evaluates results. Produces documentation (e.g., test results reports, design calculations) and records in the company’s document management system. Introduces design or process improvements where applicable, e.g., assists with the generation of standard templates for calculations and/or reports. Where applicable, you may also experience business functions outside of Engineering, such as Finance, Customer Service and Sales, to gain a full understanding of our business Requirements A Your Level 3 subjects must include mathematics and a science subject; for instance, A-level Mathematics and Physics or BTEC Extended Diploma in Engineering. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English, Mathematics and Science. Willingness to continue your academic studies on day release basis and complete endpoint assessments. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A positive and proactive attitude towards work. Ability to work well in a team as well as independently. What We Offer Comprehensive training and mentoring. Opportunity to gain a Degree qualification. A friendly and supportive working environment. Career progression opportunities within the company. To undertake a Degree Apprenticeship, an individual must have the legal right to work in the UK, reside primarily in England, and be employed in a genuine job role Please reach out to w.watkins@greatermanchester.ac.uk for any advice The University of Greater Manchester in Bolton acts solely as the training provider for this Degree Apprenticeship and is not the employer