Maintenance Services Engineering Apprentice DYNEX SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Dynex Semiconductors for a bright, enthusiastic Apprentice Engineer to join their team. The Apprentice will learn all aspects of engineering and electrical maintenance and installation activities across site, ensuring that tasks are conducted in a timely manner.

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Closing date: 30 May 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,657.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Thursday 07:30-15:30 (30 min break). Friday 07:30-13:00 (no break).

    Total hours per week: 35.5

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    18 Apr 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000155177

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

The Apprentice will support the smooth running of all operations with little or minimal impact on ‘down time’ and give assistance to other members of the department. They will spend time in the Maintenance Services department having training on the comprehensive Building Management System (BMS) and gain an insight into the legislative management required for a business of this complexity.

Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Develop specialist skills in maintaining services within Dynex including maintaining and repairing electrical and engineering equipment
  • Preparing, installing, testing and inspecting electrical systems
  • Working on projects with the facilities team

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The Apprentice will be working towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Engineering Operative Level 2
  • Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Operations (Skills). Level 2 Certificate or Diploma in Engineering Operations (Knowledge). The unit selection within these qualifications is tailored to the Apprentice’s specific job role
  • This Apprenticeship is delivered on a day-release basis with four days in the workplace and one day per week at Lincoln College

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Permanent employment may be available on satisfactory completion of the Apprenticeship
  • Opportunity to move to Technician and on to Engineer with career development plans and support

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Enthusiastic, Driven

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade A*/9 to C/4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Science and two other subjects (Grade A*/9 to C/4) Desired

Things to consider

Please note that, due to safety restrictions regarding working in the fabrication unit and high voltage electrical testing, applicants must be aged 18 or over. Some manual handling/lifting may be required.

About the employer

Dynex Semiconductor Ltd has a rich history in the design, development and production of High-Power Semiconductor modules and Power Assemblies. Throughout the years, Dynex products have been applied in projects that vary from transportation, power grid, renewables, industrial, equipment and specialist applications for customers in Europe, US and the rapidly growing Far Eastern markets. The Power Semiconductor and Power Assemblies operation is located in Lincoln, England, manufacturing a range of high power IGBT modules, Bipolar capsule devices and power assemblies.

Employer

DYNEX SEMICONDUCTOR LIMITED

Address

Doddington Road

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN6 3LF

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Training

Training provider

LINCOLN COLLEGE

Contact

Margaret or Ruby in the Apprenticeships Team

apprenticeships@lincolncollege.ac.uk

01522876284

Apprenticeship standard

Engineering operative

Level 2 (GCSE)

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